Odp Apprentice

**Main area**
- ODP Apprentice - Theatres**Grade**
- Band 2**Contract**
- Permanent**Hours**
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week**Job ref**
- 180-A-229055**Employer**
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust**Employer type**
- NHS**Site**
- Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A**Town**
- Cambridge**Salary**
- £20,270 - £21,318 pa pro rata**Salary period**
- Yearly**Closing**
- 20/08/2023 23:59**Interview date**
- 29/08/2023Job overview

To assist with patient care and other departmental related
duties as a Theatre Support Worker and as directed by
Registered Theatre Practitioners.
To complete a Care Certificate programme prior to applying
to the university, or complete it within 12 weeks of starting
the programme.
Upon entry on the ODP Apprenticeship, to train and study
to complete the BSc (Hons) ODP programme approved by
the HCPC and accredited by the College of Operating
Department Practitioners.
Apprenticeship programme, will remain employed at CUH
as band 2 Theatre Support Workers, and can receive
support to prepare for a future interview.
Upon registering with the HCPC via the ODP apprenticeship
Addenbrooke’s.

Main duties of the job

Operating Department Practitioners (ODP’s) are registered health care professionals who have an integral role in the provision of safe, holistic perioperative care. Are you an aspiring ODP? Are you a college leaver pursuing ODP training? Or simply seeking a change in career pathway? With no upper age limits, for our apprentices, this post is open to anyone aged over 18 years.

Working for our organisation

**Our Trust**

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

**Band 2**
- As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.This vacancy will close on the 20th of August.

Interviews are due to be held on the 29th of August.

**Benefits to you**

We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.

Person specification

**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria
- 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9Mathematics and English GCSE, or level 2 equivalent such as functional skillsA-Level study with 112 UCAS points -or Level 3 qualification in a Health and Social Care related courseDBS- Ability to meet the occupational health requirements of the programmeIf English is a second language the applicant should hold an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no element below 6.5Desirable criteria
- Completed Care CertificateExperience

Essential criteria
- Experience in a multi-disciplinary teamDemonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skillsEvidence of recent studyDesirable criteria
- Previous NHS Hospital experience or previous work in a care environmentPrevious operating theatre experienceKnowledge

Essential criteria
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge of how it can be maintainedUnderstands the importance of respect and communicationUnderstands Health & Safety requirements.Understands the importance of good timekeepingUnderstands what makes effective teamworkKnowledge of the role of the ODP as a registered practitioner providing holistic care to surgical patientDesirable criteria
- Understands the importance of Infection Control StandardsDemonstrate an understanding of what it is like to work in an operating theatre**Skills**:
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions accuratelyTo be able to work effectively as part of a team.Computer literacyRespect for patients’ dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating empathy and kindnessUnderstanding of the importance of commit