Trainee Assistant Practitioner - Occupational Therapy
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Acute Medical Therapies Team at Warrington and Halton Hospitals is delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for someone with good communication skills and a desire to work with patients in an acute care setting to join our service.
We are looking for a suitable person to join the team as a Trainee Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner. This position will involve a training programme which will commence as a band 3 working towards progression to a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner.
We have a diverse team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistants to support in the delivery of therapy to inpatients across the acute medical bed base. This includes working in areas such as Older Persons Care, Cardiology, Medicine, and Dementia Care. The post will involve providing therapy assessments and interventions for a diverse patient group. The role includes communicating with patients who may have communication difficulties and you will need to have both good verbal and written communication skills. We are a large and friendly team, able to offer ongoing support, regular team meetings, and supervision as part of your career development.
Interview Date: 28/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Assistant Practitioner - Occupational Therapy roles across Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,949 - £26,282 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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