An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitable candidate to join the Physiotherapy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as an Apprentice Physiotherapist. The post holder will combine on the job working and learning as a Senior Therapy Support Worker (Afc Band 3) with academic learning, through an accredited Physiotherapy BSc (Hons) qualification provided by Sheffield Hallam University.

Working in the capacity of their Senior Therapy Support Worker role, the Apprentice Physiotherapist will be contracted to 30 hours per week. There will be occasions where the apprenticeship will require attendance of university, clinical placements and shadowing (in addition to these paid hours) in the post holder’s own time. As with all undergraduate courses, the Apprentice Physiotherapist would also be expected to complete self-directed study in their own time to support their learning requirements.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the post holder will receive a BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy degree from Sheffield Hallam University. The successful candidate will continue in their role as a Senior Support Worker and would be invited to apply for a Rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist post at Chesterfield Royal Hospital should one become available.

Please see the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities and duties of the job role.

Benefits of joining us as an Apprentice:
Support from a friendly Physiotherapy Department team.
Develop physiotherapy skills whilst working in a clinical environment.
Mentorship from within the physiotherapy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Support from previous and current apprentices within the Physiotherapy Department.
Earn a salary whilst completing a BSc (Hons) degree course
Guaranteed paid work at Afc Band 3 until successful in securing a Band 5 Physiotherapist post.
No university fees

Link to apprenticeships at Chesterfield Royal Hospital: Apprenticeships :: Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Please find the job description and main responsibilities in the attached

Prospective applicants must meet the following minimum requirements set by Sheffield Hallam University, or an application will be rejected :

UK resident for at least the past three years.
GCSE Grade C / 4 or Level 2 Functional Skills Equivalent in Maths and English.
Must not already be enrolled on another course.

Please note: Applicants who are successful in progressing to the interview stage of this process will be required to complete skill scan and compliance checks, prior to attending their interview.

The Sheffield Hallam University Physiotherapy Apprenticeship course will commence on Monday 10 March 2025 and the successful candidate would be expected to be available to join this cohort.

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Apprentice Physiotherapist