Do you want to become an occupational therapist? Then this is the opportunity for you!
In recognition of the vital role that occupational therapists play in supporting clients to live healthy and fulfilled lives, we are offering a candidate the opportunity to apply for the occupational therapy apprenticeship.
You will work as an occupational therapy assistant in the Lakeside Mental Health Occupational Therapy team and be a core part of the occupational therapy offer to the clients of those services. You will be fully supported with study leave and off-the-job training to ensure that you are able to meet the necessary requirements of the occupational therapy apprenticeship. The course will also comprise a range of clinical placements in other settings to ensure that you gain the fullest range of experience possible.
You will need to be self-motivated and able to manage the competing demands of working full time alongside studying for a degree-level qualification. It goes without saying that you will also need to be passionate about occupational therapy.
Please answer the following questions in your application:
* What has led you to Occupational Therapy?
* What skills do you have that are relevant to Occupational Therapy?
* What is your preferred post and why?
This is a very exciting opportunity to get paid to train to be an occupational therapist. If you have been considering a career in healthcare for some time, then this could be the right time for you.
Key relationships:
* Internal: Head Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapy Team, Multi-disciplinary Clinical Team (MDT), Supervisor.
* External: Service Users, Carers, Statutory and Voluntary Agencies, Higher Education Institute (HEI).
Job summary:
1. To work under the overall supervision of a qualified occupational therapist to provide a client-centred occupational therapy service to a defined caseload of service users with complex needs.
2. To support the occupational therapist in the implementation of intervention plans aimed at helping clients to maintain and regain independence in functional abilities and promoting clients’ safety through participation in everyday occupation.
3. To complete the occupational therapy degree level 6 apprenticeship and gain full registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) on qualifying.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health, physical healthcare, and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England, and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view it as attached.
This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025.
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