Job summary
Band 5 Annex 21 Training grade ( Year 1 is 65%, Year 2 is 70% and Year 3 is 75% of the top of the band )
The degree level apprenticeship qualifies you as an Operating Department Practitioner: a registered healthcare professional specialising in care for patients during the whole perioperative journey.
Operating Department Practitioners work alongside other professionals (such as Doctors and nurses) and take a lead role in ensuring a patient is safe during their journey through the operating theatre.
By completing the Level 6 apprenticeship you will gain a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice which has been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration.
Internal Applicants must have letter of recommendations from both ward / department manager & matron submitted to the recruitment team prior to the closing date.The email address for recruitment isdbth.recruitment@nhs.net
Successful candidatesmust attendthe pre-induction day at the Sheffield Hallam University on the date to be confirmed. You will need to be able to start the programme onDate to be confirmed.
Please note: Some of your Annual leave may be fixed around your plan of study and remaining annual leave to be taken as per local procedure.
Interviews will be held on 8th December 2023.
Main duties of the job
Along with Sheffield University you will cover the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to look after patients during the three phases of the operating theatre: anaesthesia, surgery and post anaesthesia and you will develop:
- Professional Practice
- Professional values and behaviours
- Professional standards
- Leadership, management and partnership working
- Communication and information
About us
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 444,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.
Hosting three hospital sites and a number of additional services the Trust is one of only six teaching hospitals in Yorkshire and trains 25% of all medical students in the region, in addition to 30% of all other healthcare professional students.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- To comply with the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.
- To comply with departmental principles of safe practice and agreed Trust policies and procedures, reporting discrepancies immediately they are discovered.
- Assist in the implementation of the Trusts Nursing Strategy.
- The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all professionals will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practices and compliance with the Trusts infection control practices and compliance with the Trusts infection control policies in order to ensure the highest quality of care to patients.
- Communicate appropriately with all members of staff, patients and relatives.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe working environment and comply with health and safety regulations.
- Work in other areas of the Trust to achieve the objectives of the apprenticeship.
- Participate as a team member/carryout duties in support of the theatre team.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Assist in promoting an environment of awareness of current issues, i.e. Clinical Governance, Shared Governance, Trust issues, Political/Professional Issues.
- Comply with Trust and Departmental Policies relating to the security, requisition and administration of drugs.
- Participate in benchmarking activities such as Essence of Care and patient centrometer.
- Participate in an on-call rota if required.
Clinical
- Develop clinical skills relevant to the grade and area of practice and be aware of own limitations and the need for further education and training.
- Be aware of the role of the Theatre Practitioner within the major incident plan.
- Be aware of current researching findings to support practice.
- Participate in audit and research projects within the area of clinical practice.
- Develop an understanding of the effective management of resources.
- Participate in the preparation of the working environment prior to and following anaesthetic/surgical procedures.
- Become familiar with the use of the specific equipment within your speciality and ensure safe operation of the same. Report all faults promptly.
- Observe the fire precautions, positions of the firefighting equipment and ability to use the same.
- To act in the dual role in accordance with current Trust practice.
- Complete relevant specified qualifications/competencies in relation to theatre packages.
Educational
- Demonstrate a commitment to training and professional development for self.
- Be committed to complete the L6 operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship within he 36 month duration of programme
- To be involved in the teaching of other learners.
- To complete relevant scope/competency packages as require for this role.
- To attend all mandatory study days.
- Identify own personal development needs with team leader through PDA process.
- Ensure you are trained appropriately in the use of all medical equipment.
- Develop IT skills as required in line with Trust developments.
- Access professional support systems such as clinical supervision/preceptorship.
Organisational
- Report any untoward Incidents/Complaints
- Report any accidents to staff/patients and relatives.
- Be aware of all risks and hazards within the department and work within the agreed Risk Assessments.
- Complete accurate documentation.
- Attend team/departmental meetings.
- Contribute ideas for improving the planning of the departments service provision.
- Participate in the departments Service Improvement Strategies.
- Comply with the Trust and departmental uniform policy.
- Support the Trust and departments to maintain safe staffing levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- To comply with the HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.
- To comply with departmental principles of safe practice and agreed Trust policies and procedures, reporting discrepancies immediately they are discovered.
- Assist in the implementation of the Trusts Nursing Strategy.
- The prevention and control of infection is an integral part of the role of all professionals will contribute to the prevention and control of infection through standard infection control practices and compliance with the Trusts infection control practices and compliance with the Trusts infection control policies in order to ensure the highest quality of care to patients.
- Communicate appropriately with all members of staff, patients and relatives.
- Assist in the maintenance of a safe working environment and comply with health and safety regulations.
- Work in other areas of the Trust to achieve the objectives of the apprenticeship.
- Participate as a team member/carryout duties in support of the theatre team.
- At all times respect patient confidentiality and in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal/manual data, in line with requirements of the Data Protection Act.
- Assist in promoting an environment of awareness of current issues, i.e. Clinical Governance, Shared Governance, Trust issues, Political/Professional Issues.
- Comply with Trust and Departmental Policies relating to the security, requisition and administration of drugs.
- Participate in benchmarking activities such as Essence of Care and patient centrometer.
- Participate in an on-call rota if required.
Clinical
- Develop clinical skills relevant to the grade and area of practice and be aware of own limitations and the need for further education and training.
- Be aware of the role of the Theatre Practitioner within the major incident plan.
- Be aware of current researching findings to support practice.
- Participate in audit and research projects within the area of clinical practice.
- Develop an understanding of the effective management of resources.
- Participate in the preparation of the working environment prior to and following anaesthetic/surgical procedures.
- Become familiar with the use of the specific equipment within your speciality and ensure safe operation of the same. Report all faults promptly.
- Observe the fire precautions, positions of the firefighting equipment and ability to use the same.
- To act in the dual role in accordance with current Trust practice.
- Complete relevant specified qualifications/competencies in relation to theatre packages.
Educational
- Demonstrate a commitment to training and professional development for self.
- Be committed to complete the L6 operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship within he 36 month duration of programme
- To be involved in the teaching of other learners.
- To complete relevant scope/competency packages as require for this role.
- To attend all mandatory study days.
- Identify own personal development needs with team leader through PDA process.
- Ensure you are trained appropriately in the use of all medical equipment.
- Develop IT skills as required in line with Trust developments.
- Access professional support systems such as clinical supervision/preceptorship.
Organisational
- Report any untoward Incidents/Complaints
- Report any accidents to staff/patients and relatives.
- Be aware of all risks and hazards within the department and work within the agreed Risk Assessments.
- Complete accurate documentation.
- Attend team/departmental meetings.
- Contribute ideas for improving the planning of the departments service provision.
- Participate in the departments Service Improvement Strategies.
- Comply with the Trust and departmental uniform policy.
- Support the Trust and departments to maintain safe staffing levels.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of research based practice
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives.
- Demonstrate caring manner with an understanding of Equality and Diversity in the workplace.
- Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to progress
Desirable
- Experience in team building and leadership
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative .
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C or above GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Level 3 Qualification or equivalent as a minimum in a health-related subject.
- Full Driving Licence and use of own vehicle. There is an expectation you are required to make your own arrangements and use your own resources to travel to and from university to attend required study
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in acute hospital setting
Desirable
- Demonstrate evidence of research based practice
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills and multi-disciplinary team/client/relatives.
- Demonstrate caring manner with an understanding of Equality and Diversity in the workplace.
- Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to progress
Desirable
- Experience in team building and leadership
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance.
- Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative .
Qualifications
Essential
- Grade C or above GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- Level 3 Qualification or equivalent as a minimum in a health-related subject.
- Full Driving Licence and use of own vehicle. There is an expectation you are required to make your own arrangements and use your own resources to travel to and from university to attend required study
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.
