Professional Practice Internship
This is a fabulous 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 research related skills and awareness in public affairs by working alongside colleagues within the RCOT Professional Practice Department .
The Professional Practice Team is responsible for maintaining and developing professional networks with occupational therapists and represents members at strategic levels with government policy groups across the UK .
This is a flexible opportunity , with time spent at RCOT ’ s London headquarters , the duration and timing will be agreed with the successful intern . The remainder of the time will be spent working remotely . Applicants will need to have the necessary IT hardware , software , access to suitable broadband , and appropriate dedicated working space , to support this .
The internship is for a fixed term contract available between 20 June 2022 and 26 August 2022 . It can 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 ).
The salary is C £ 24,500 a year full time ( pro rata for part time hours ) plus benefits . Accommodation and travel costs are at the intern ’ s expense . A modest budget is available to support related project work and CPD activity .
The Intern can expect to :
• Obtain first-hand experience of working within the Professional Practice Team .
• Work alongside the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and Professional Advisers to promote the breadth and scope of occupational therapy practice across the UK .
• Receive education , supervision and mentoring in relation to raising the profile of occupational therapy with a range of stakeholders .
• Lead on a project that produces resources and key messages for a current campaign .
Applications are open to recent graduates ( up to two 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 this opportunity please contact Paul Cooper , Lead Professional Adviser : paul . cooper @ rcot . co . uk and visit our website to hear our inaugural intern speak about their experience : https :// bit . ly / 2O4JzCT .
If you are interested in applying , please download the role description from 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 21 / 22 February 2022
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