Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting development opportunity within UHD Theatres Department. We are expanding our successful Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Programme with a cohort enrolling in the newly designed Apprentice programme at Bournemouth University (BU).

The successful applicants will be employed on an AFC band 3 on a fixed 3 year (full time) contract with a base site of either Bournemouth or Poole Hospital; applicants will be expected to work cross site in order to complete learning objectives.

The apprenticeship will incorporate a block learning model alternating between academic study at BU and on the job learning in the 3 areas of theatre practice; Anaesthetics, Surgical Scrub and Recovery (PACU).

You will be supported throughout the course by BU practising lecturers and in the clinical environment by the UHD Perioperative Development Team and qualified Practice Supervisors.

All Applicants Must Have

• Minimum level 3 or equivalent qualification preferably, in a health or science related subject(s) (or 104-120 UCAS points).
• A minimum level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths.
• If English is not your first Language you will need IELTS (academic) 7.0 with a minimum 6.5 in each component.

Base Location : Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

About Us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a service may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year pa

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SU04390

Job locations

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Responsibilities

Qualifications Essential

• Course Entry Qualification (L2 maths and English, L3 equivalent, IELTS 7.0)
• Willing to adhere to all course requirements as specified by the course provider.

Desirable

• Evidence of recent study.

Experience Essential

• Working within a team.

Desirable

• Work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Experienced in a perioperative environment. (minimum of 6 months)

Knowledge Essential

• An understanding of the ODP role in the theatre's environment.

Desirable

• Understanding of the surgical patient pathway through the hospital.
• Some basic Knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of basic operating department routine and surgical specialties undertaken.

Other Requirements specific to the role Essential

• Awareness of own limitations and prepared to seek guidance when necessary.
• Flexible working pattern to meet demands of the service.
• Willing to travel to all UHD affiliated sites for practice placement experience.

Desirable

• Prioritisation skills.
• Time management skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals Dorset - All Sites

Dorset

BH7 7DW

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)