Role Summary
Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) will work towards becoming a Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) by gaining a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice. The Apprentice ODP will undertake an apprenticeship programme incorporating the Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Standards for Operating Department Practice. The apprenticeship programme combines academic and work-based learning; the Apprentice ODP will be fully supported to develop the skills required over the duration of the apprenticeship.
ODPs must continually make professional decisions to ensure the patient receives the best care before, during and after their surgery. ODPs also, ensure that the operating theatre environment is safe and effective; therefore, have expertise in the management of specialist equipment and materials in a highly technical environment, such as handling surgical instruments, checking anaesthetic equipment, moving patients and giving medication. ODPs must demonstrate professionalism, confidence, compassion, competence and effective judgement; being responsible for their decisions.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role:
We have a new and exciting full-time training role starting in June 2024 as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Apprentice and are looking for enthusiastic people to join the Theatre team. The training will involve a 3 year programme (38.5 months) with Birmingham City University (South West). Clinical placements are based at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern) with tutorials on block release in Exeter. Upon completion of the course, you will hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Operating Department Practice.
The post holder will need to have prior knowledge of working within the healthcare environment and be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, be able to work within a multidiscipline team and enjoy a challenge.
You must also be able to work a typical roster pattern including out of hours shifts and weekends.
The post holder must be willing and able to undertake the necessary training required to complete the course.
Other essential criteria are as follows:
- Hold a completed care certificate (desirable)
- Be in agreement to work for the Trust for a minimum of 2 years upon successful course completion and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
- Be compliant with all mandatory training requirements.
- Be able to commit to fully attending the academic blocks and modules required, located at the University block
The admission requirements for this course at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (formerly grade C) in English language, mathematics and one other and either 112 UCAS points or a NVQ level 3 in healthcare or associated subject and a portfolio of evidence. These are stated on the course page of the BCU website at https://www.bcu.ac.uk/ or may be found by searching for the course entry profile located on the UCAS website. Proof of qualifications are required. Please make this clear on your application.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, working various shift patterns
Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
For further information please contact: Naomi Weaver Clinical Educational Lead or Marina Goodwin, Clinical Practice Educator on 01392 406291/RDUH.practiceedtheatre@nhs.net
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
