Apprentice Physiotherapist

Job summary

Progress your career and become a qualified Physiotherapist

This is a very exciting opportunity within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust to train as a qualified Physiotherapist by completing the Level 6 Physiotherapy Degree Apprenticeship standard.

During the four year programme the Apprentice Physiotherapist will continue to deliver service and care within the Integrated Community Team (ICT). Additionally, they will be allocated supernumerary placements across a range of settings to gain and embed clinical skills and knowledge, to meet specific clinical competencies and learning outcomes, under the support and direction of practice supervisors and practice assessors.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship the successful apprentice will be able to apply for a Physiotherapist position within the Trust.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates who meet specific criteria - please refer to the attached document for guidance on this.

Main duties of the job

The ICT is made up of physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses, who work closely with the reablement service provides a personalised care approach to patients in their own homes, and at times in clinic settings, to offer physiotherapy interventions to optimise quality of life and function. You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to see urgent patients, those on the Home First pathway, and those requiring core physiotherapy intervention.

The post-holder will work with a wide range of conditions including musculoskeletal, respiratory, and neurological areas of practice. They will take delegated work from registered therapists, and take the lead on some triaged cases; working alone, jointly, and also in a group exercise setting.

To undertake this programme the applicant must be willing to resign from their current post, and be adaptable, reliable, and consistent to the demands of the undergraduate physiotherapy degree programme. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the changing health and social care environment will enable the Apprentice Physiotherapist to develop their resilience, and create the culture and conditions for health and care services and staff to deliver the highest standard of care. The applicant will be required to travel to the University of the West of England (UWE) for lectures during term-time (approximately once per week).

About us

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification

We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust.

The annual NHS Staff Surveygives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views ( It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that:

believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; would recommend the organisation as a place to work; agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative

Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To attend University and clinical placements as set out in the degree programme. To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme. To ensure timely achievement of assignments and assessments in accordance with the academic programme requirements. To gain experience during the period of the Apprenticeship in a wide range of clinical areas. To complete and pass the End Point Assessment. Person Specification

Qualifications and Study

Essential

English & Maths GCSE/O level Grades A-C, CSE 1 or equivalent Level 2 functional skills Evidence of recent (within the last 3 years), level 3 or above (A level of equivalent or above) study OR 128 UCAS credits to include Biology/Human Biology A Level or Equivalent Demonstration of the ability to study at Level 6 Degree in Physiotherapy and commit to completing the Degree Programme Evidence of ability to balance workload of programme study and clinical role

Desirable

Care certificate completed

Employment

Essential

Experience working within a healthcare setting

Desirable

Committed to continued employment and building a career in healthcare within Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Trust on completion of the course

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working within the field of rehabilitation, and delivering exercise intervention Experience of working within a team, and adapting to changing demands Motivated to work in the community setting with understanding of the role

Desirable

Evidence of managing own caseload, and working alone in the community Experience of running exercise classes Understanding of the breadth of the Physiotherapy profession (and its relevance to placements and study)

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