Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 05 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Theatres to study as an Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner. This is a new and innovative route to acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviours across different areas of perioperative care.

This 3 year course combines work-based and academic learning between The Royal Shrewsbury and The Princess Royal, Telford Hospitals and Staffordshire University, in which you will study for the Operating Department Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) -BSc (Hons).

During the Apprenticeship you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today's dynamic, complex and changing healthcare environment. Whilst you will be allocated to the Operating Department, you will also experience working across both internal and external clinical placements to gain wider experience, meeting the standards required for Operating Department Practice.

Applications are encouraged from Nursing Associates, Assistant Practitioners, Health T Levels & Health and Social Care students, & HCA's, other health care professions will be considered. Work experience within Theatres is preferred and visit encouraged. Evidence of recent study and the ability to study at a higher level is essential.

Main duties of the job

Apprentice ODP's will work with each other to maintain patient safety and provide high standards of skilled care and help during each stage of the patient's journey through the operating theatre in anaesthetics, surgery & post-anaesthetic care.

The ODP Apprentice role will involve working at The Princess Royal Hospital ,Telford and The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

As part of the course you will be required to:-

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered ODP / Nurse.
Successfully complete all educational elements of the programme as specified by SaTH, University of Staffordshire and Institute of Apprenticeship standards.
Work as part of the designated operating department team, delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient.
Work with a Practice Educator / supervisor, developing your own competence while on placements and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your learning.
Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude, both to your paid work and academic studies.
Adherence to SaTH policies, procedures, values and behaviours.
Use the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency and standards of conduct, performance and ethics to help your learning.

About us

The Princess Royal Hospital comprises of 11 Operating Theatres covering a range of general, major & day case surgery including 24/7 obstetric service, general surgery, gynaecology, ENT, maxillofacial surgery, elective and orthopaedic trauma , breast surgery, paediatrics and emergency CEPOD Theatre provision 24/7. There are 3 theatre areas, Elective Hub, Main Theatres and Maternity.

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital comprises of 9 Operating Theatres covering a range of major & day case surgery including colorectal, urology, upper GI, bariatric, vascular, robotics, orthopaedic trauma surgery and emergency CEPOD Theatre provision 24/7. You will be joining a pro-active, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team who offer high standards of perioperative care. Every day is different-challenging but rewarding. We pride ourselves on our team work, joint learning and being forward thinking.

You must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to apply -

Can be any age post full-time education (16+)
Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training
Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. There needs to be significant new learning.
Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years.

Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document: Apprenticeship funding rules Aug 2024 - July 2025

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Year1: 65% of top of Band 5 £22477.65, Year 2 70%, Year 3 75%

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-AOD-270

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital/ The Princess Royal Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury & Telford

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of recent study
Health and Social Care experience

Desirable

Previous experience working in the perioperative setting

Knowledge, skills and understanding

Essential

Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the post.
Excellent communication skills including verbal, non- verbal and written.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Team working.

Desirable

Work experience
Basic understanding of human anatomy & Physiology

Qualifications

Essential

112 UCAS points, plus GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above. (GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent / Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM / Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity / UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall / OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM / T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer)

Desirable

Physical Science
Care Certificate

Personal Qualities

Essential

Caring, compassionate & self-motivated.
Reliable and Trustworthy
Commitment to undergo training as required to complete the programme

Desirable

Confident and enthusiastic
Awareness of professional and personal limitations.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of recent study
Health and Social Care experience

Desirable

Previous experience working in the perioperative setting

Knowledge, skills and understanding

Essential

Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the post.
Excellent communication skills including verbal, non- verbal and written.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Team working.

Desirable

Work experience
Basic understanding of human anatomy & Physiology

Qualifications

Essential

112 UCAS points, plus GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above. (GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent / Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM / Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity / UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall / OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM / T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer)

Desirable

Physical Science
Care Certificate

Personal Qualities

Essential

Caring, compassionate & self-motivated.
Reliable and Trustworthy
Commitment to undergo training as required to complete the programme

Desirable

Confident and enthusiastic
Awareness of professional and personal limitations.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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