Apprentice Operating Department Practitioners

4 weeks ago


Salisbury, United Kingdom Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our operating theatres at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for aspiring Operating Department Practitioners to develop through a funded apprenticeship. Previous care is desirable, however for the right candidate you will be fully supported to complete your induction process, care certificate and gain experience prior to the start of the course.

The Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship course is a minimum of 3 years of development, through a mixture of work based learning and university study. You will be working in a variety of settings and cover all aspects of work within the operating theatre department and explore the role of the ODP outside of this. These provide further insight into the role and support you in fulfilling the requirements set by the HCPC.

Main duties of the job

The role is demanding and the right candidate will demonstrate the required maturity, professionalism and dedication to manage the combined requirements of studying whilst working, with the resilience and tenacity to continue at times of pressure.

Minimum of Level 3 (NVQ/Diploma/ 2x A-Level qualification) or equivalent, ideally in Health and Social care related subject meeting the university entry requirements. Functional skills at minimum level 2 in Maths and English or GCSE in Maths and English Grade C/4 or above. 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9 Care Certificate (if currently working in a care environment, or willingness to complete if new to care) Ability and willingness to travel to attend university study and daily commute for placement and work time. Minimum 30 hours contract, must be a substantive post. Meets the ESFA funding requirements in that non-UK nationals areeligible for funding if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of their apprenticeship and have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EUSS.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.

We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.

Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Interviews will be held on 7thJune with interview with the University to follow after if successful.

Questions and answer sessions on the 3rdMay - Room D in the Education Department Level 5.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

oFunctional skills in English and Maths at Level 2 or GCSE grade A/9 to C/4 Mathematics and English (ideally gained in the last 5 years) o5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9 oLevel 3 qualification ideally in a Health and Social Care subject (NVQ / Diploma/ A-levels x2) Care Certificate or willingness to complete if no previous care experience.

Desirable

Evidence of personal and professional development

Experience

Essential

oExperience in dealing with the public

Desirable

oExperience in Healthcare setting oExperience of working in operating theatres

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

oAble to recognise and work within the limitations and boundaries of the role oKnowledge of when to refer to a senior healthcare professional oUnderstanding of the role of an ODP

Desirable

oAble to manage workload and prioritise tasks.

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