Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

Job overview

Are you a dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual with an interest in providing a high standard of care to patients within the perioperative setting?

Would you like to work towards registration as a fully qualified ODP by undertaking a degree level apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships combine clinical practice with academic study and you will be paid a salary whilst you are learning the necessary skills for your Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) qualification.

At North Bristol NHS Trust, we are offering an amazing opportunity to undertake an Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship in association with the University of Derby. This is an innovative route to acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviours required across different areas of perioperative care.

On successful completion of the programme you will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council to enter the Register of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). You will then be able to apply for a Band 5 ODP contract.

Main duties of the job

For the duration of the programme you will be employed as an Apprentice ODP and you will be paid as a B4.

You will be employed as an Apprentice ODP for a 3-year fixed term contract on a full-time basis and will work as part of the Operating Department Team. This 3-year course combines work-based and academic learning between North Bristol NHS Trust and the University of Derby.

You will study for a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice, incorporating the Integrated Degree Apprenticeship standards for Operating Department Practice.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

During the apprenticeship you will be fully supported to develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today’s dynamic, complex and changing healthcare environment.

The academic study takes place on line coupled with an annual "residential" week at the university of Derby where you will engage in tutorials,  interactive skills sessions and scenarios alongside your peers in the clinical skills suite.

Entry Criteria

Be employed in relevant clinical practice (e.g. must have a minumim of 6 months working as a B3 HCA in a perioperative / interventional setting)

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9 - must include Mathematics and English or the equivalent level 2
• 112 UCAS points - or Level 3 qualification
• Valid DBS on starting the programme
• Evidence of recent study
• Ability to meet the occupational health requirements of the programme
• If applying as a candidate for whom English is a second language, the applicant should hold an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no elements below 6.5

Application and selection process:

North Bristol NHS Trust and the University of Derby will be holding a joint recruitment process. The opportunity will be advertised directly by North Bristol NHS Trust and interested candidates will apply directly on line. If your application is shortlisted you will be invited to a panel interview. The panel will consist of representatives from NBT and the University of Derby.

As part of the selection process you will also be required to submit a short written assignment prior to the interview for assessment by the panel. The subject matter will be confirmed in advance of the interviews.