ROYAL COLLEGE OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS
Research and Development Internship Fixed Term Contract available between Monday 20 June 2022 and Friday 26 August 2022 Salary C £ 24,500 per annum full time ( pro rata for part time hours ) plus benefits
Internship may be taken either on an 8-week full-time basis ( 35 hours per week ) or part time for 10 weeks ( minimum requirement of 3 days , all options considered ).
Base : The internship is offered as a flexible blended opportunity , with a period of time spent at RCOT ’ s London headquarters , the duration and timing of which will be agreed with the successful applicant . The remainder of the time will be spent working remotely .
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists ( RCOT ) Research and Development Strategy 2019-2024 aims to support the development of research confidence , capability , and capacity within the occupational therapy profession in the UK and as part of our commitment to supporting members to engage in and with research , we are delighted to offer a Research and Development Internship opportunity .
The RCOT Research and Development Internship programme provides an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or pre-registration occupational therapy learner currently in their final year of studies , who has a strong interest in developing their research-related skills and gaining an understanding of the work of the Education and Research Team within the Royal College of Occupational Therapists .
It is offered as a flexible , blended opportunity , with a period of time spent at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists , HQ at London Bridge . The timing and duration of this will be agreed with the successful applicant and taking account of any COVID-19 safety restrictions and government guidance that may be in place at the time of the internship . The remainder of the internship will be spent working remotely , and it is expected that applicants will have the necessary IT hardware , software , access to suitable broadband , and appropriate dedicated working space , to support this . The successful applicant will receive a salary during the internship ; however , accommodation and travel costs are at the intern ’ s expense . A modest budget is available to support related project work and CPD activity .
The Research and Development Intern can expect to :
• obtain first-hand experience of working within the Education and Research Team at the Royal College of Occupational Therapists
• work alongside the Research and Development Manager and Professional Development Manager on the development of researchrelated CPD resources to support members to enhance their research-related skills
• receive education , supervision and mentoring in relation to research-related skills and personal development
• be actively involved in research-related activities and opportunities
• experience the RCOT research governance process
Applications for the internship are open to recent graduates ( up to 2 years post registration ) holding a minimum 2:1 honours degree , merit for pre-registration Masters , or pre-registration occupational therapy learners currently in their final year of study with the equivalent predicted final degree outcomes . Applicants must also have a strong interest in research and development that can be demonstrated as part of the selection process . We very much welcome and encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds . As an equal opportunity employer , RCOT actively encourages LGBTQIA +, Black , Asian and Minority Ethnic and disabled applicants and values the positive impact and difference this will have on our teams and organisation as a whole .
If you would like an informal discussion about the RCOT Research and Development Internship , please contact Dr Gillian Ward , Research and Development Manager : gillian . ward @ rcot . co . uk and visit our website to hear our inaugural intern speak about their experience : https :// bit . ly / 338KnLl
If you are interested in applying , please download the role description from our website www . rcot . co . uk / about-us / work-for-us and then forward your CV and a covering letter , explaining why you are interested in and suitable for this internship , to Angela Conway , HR Manager by email : HRAdmin @ rcot . co . uk
CVs and covering letters should arrive no later than midday 31 January 2022 Interviews will be held on 9 / 10 February 2022
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Royal College of Occupational Therapists ( or ‘ RCOT ’) is a registered charity in England and Wales ( No . 275119 ) and in Scotland ( No . SCO39573 ) and a limited company registered in England ( No . 1347374 ).
Registered office : 106 – 114 Borough High Street , London SE1 1LB . VAT Reg . No . 242 7829 47 .