ODP BSc Degree Apprenticeship Programme (Fixed Term 3 Years)

Job summary

**Band 2 Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) BSc Degree Apprenticeship Programme**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for applicants to apply for a place on a 3 year ODP Apprenticeship degree programme at either the University of West London or Bucks New University, with clinical placements within the perioperative environment at the Royal Berkshire Hospital RBH) in Reading and the West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) in Thatcham.

You will need to provide evidence of Maths & English GCSE Grade 5/C / Functional Skills or above, completed the Care Certificate and any other academic qualifications to gain entry onto the ODP Apprenticeship degree programme.

Information can be found on the UWL / BNU websites, or contact Sarah Colledge / Maya Gurung - Leads for Practice Development, Theatres at RBH (sarah.colledge@royalberkshire.nhs.uk / maya.gurung@royalberkshire.nhs.uk).

Applicants must have experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant, preferably in the perioperative environment, and have a passion and drive to develop into an Operating Department Practitioner.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has an excellent partnership with the University of West London and Bucks New University to ensure high standards of clinical practice, alongside academia.

Applicants will be paid as a Band 2 whilst on the program and be expected to work a 37.5 hour week.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 5th May 2024.

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th May 2024.

Main duties of the job

There is now a real alternative to traditional university study. With the growth of higher and degree Apprenticeships, you have the opportunity to move your career forward and gain professional skills - all whilst working and earning salary.

With a degree Apprenticeship you can achieve a full Bachelor's or Master's degree. Just like traditional degrees, an Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to develop your career.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

Under UK Government rules Degree Apprentices:

o Must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week.o Must have the right to live and work in the UK.o Must be employed in a role related to the subject matter of the Degree.o Current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health (OH) checks and Covid Risk Assessment (record of vaccination).

Programme Entry Requirement

o Employed in a clinically appropriate role.o GCSE grade C/4 in English Language & Maths or equivalent qualifications e.g. Functional Skills / Key Skills; Level 2 adult Literacy & Numeracy.o Level 3 Academic Qualification or Access to Higher Education Diploma.o Those with no prior academic qualification must produce evidence of academic ability by writing a 500 to 1000 words personal statement.

About us

Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a beautiful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

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