Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

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More detail about the role:

We have a new and exciting full-time training role starting in June 2024 as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Apprentice and are looking for enthusiastic people to join the Theatre team. The training will involve a 3 year programme (38.5 months) with Birmingham City University (South West). Clinical placements are based at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern) with tutorials on block release in Exeter. Upon completion of the course, you will hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Operating Department Practice.

The post holder will need to have prior knowledge of working within the healthcare environment and be able to demonstrate good organisational skills, be able to work within a multidiscipline team and enjoy a challenge.

You must also be able to work a typical roster pattern including out of hours shifts and weekends.

The post holder must be willing and able to undertake the necessary training required to complete the course.

Other essential criteria are as follows:

• Hold a completed care certificate (desirable)
• Be in agreement to work for the Trust for a minimum of 2 years upon successful course completion and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Be compliant with all mandatory training requirements.
• Be able to commit to fully attending the academic blocks and modules required, located at the University block

The admission requirements for this course at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (formerly grade C) in English language, mathematics and one other and either 112 UCAS points or a NVQ level 3 in healthcare or associated subject and a portfolio of evidence. These are stated on the course page of the BCU website at https://www.bcu.ac.uk/ or may be found by searching for the course entry profile located on the UCAS website. Proof of qualifications are required. Please make this clear on your application.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, working various shift patterns

Interview Date: Tuesday 2nd April 2024

For further information please contact: Naomi Weaver Clinical Educational Lead or Marina Goodwin, Clinical Practice Educator on 01392 406291/RDUH.practiceedtheatre@nhs.net

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

Employer's website

https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)