Degree ODP Apprentice - Internal Only

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individuals  who are seeking an opportunity to develop and become a registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The successful candidate will embark on a 3 year ODP apprenticeship supported by UCLAN. This will be paid in line with Agenda for Change Annex 21 meaning you will receive a percentage of a top Band 5 salary throughout your training. Starting at 65% in year 1, 70% in year 2 and 75% in year 3.

Entry requirements:

• UCAS: 112 points at A2
• BTEC Extended Diploma : DMM
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 points
• Foundation Entry Health and Social Care
• Key stage 3 or Adult Key Skills Level 3 in Numeracy and Literacy or Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy
• GCSEs: Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English
• UCLAN apprenticeships have flexible entry requirements which take into consideration prior qualifications and experience.

Certificates of qualifications will need to be provided.

Fees and funding:

• Tuition fees are paid by funding through the Employer via the Apprenticeship Levy, meaning that you as the learner do not pay the standard tuition fee rates.
• Candidates must have a valid and eligible residency status according to the ESFA's funding rules, Annex A: Eligibility criteria: Who we fund - Pages 104-114 of the 2023-24 rules.

Main duties of the job

• Able to actively assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care during all perioperative phases, including Anaesthetics, Recovery & Scrub roles with the multidisciplinary team incorporating the whole of the patients' pathway.
• Aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS and regulatory body's code of practice implementing this into operating department practice.
• Participate in clinical governance by participating in auditing effectiveness of practice and incorporating findings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/