Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Apprenticeship in Operating Department Practice

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

Do you want to be part of a highly specialised and rewarding profession?

West Suffolk Foundation Trust are looking for highly motivated individuals to undertake a three-year apprenticeship in Operating Department Practice, study commencing September 2024. This developmental role allows a trainee to work as part of the team as well as study to complete a BSc (Hons) ODP programme approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP)

Study via online distance learning.

Training while working in practice as part of the theatre team

Requirement to work 30 hours in practice per week

Protected study time

Employment as a band 5 following successful completion of apprenticeship

Preceptorship programme

Excellent career progression opportunities once qualified

ODPs are part of the operating department team, they are responsible for delivering safe, high-quality care to surgical patients during the three phases of perioperative care - anaesthesia, surgery and in the Post-anaesthesia Care Unit. You will train and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside nurses, surgeons, anaesthetists and other professionals.

Skills and Qualities

Work as part of the theatre team, developing anticipation and situational awareness

Excellent communication, listening and observational skills

The ability to be flexible, open to change, accepting of constructive criticism

Excellent time management to balance competing demands of practice and study, as well as commitment to completing the course

STAFF CAR PARKING

Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 - 18:30.

For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.

BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Please see job description for full details.

Ensure that effective communication takes place between patients, staff, relatives and carers as appropriate.

Ensure that all practice is in accordance with established procedures and protocols, and conform to the units’ operational policy.

Support and encourage the concept of team working and developing good working relationships within the department and within the Trust.

Promote and support multi-disciplinary teamwork in the delivery of high standard of patient care in the perioperative setting

Assess, monitor and evaluate the care needs of the peri-operative patient, gaining the comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition and reporting effectively to the appropriate person.

Report any areas of concern to your line manager and/or Clinical Team Manager

Act as an accountable practitioner taking every opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and professional competence in all aspects of perioperative care.



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