Occupational Therapy Assistant Review
at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Wath upon Dearne
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
OT Assistant / apprentice. Facilitating groups along with OT or other OTAs.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Learnt new skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
So far i have found the programme to be poorly organised.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My off the job learning has not yet been met. However good support from my manager / mentor.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Off the job learning ahs not yet been met.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Unable to comment so far as I have only been at uni less than a month.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Not that I am aware of.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good opportunities to progress. However I feel that the pay could reflect that of a trainee nurse associate (band 4) in line with trust.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?
n/a
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