Job summary
This BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship (ST0582) is a work-based integrated degree, which is delivered in partnership with the University of Bolton. This preregistration degree programme is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), enabling graduates to apply for HCPC registration and practice as an Operating Department Practitioner.
Apprentice ODPs will be employed by the Trust for the duration of this three-year apprenticeship programme and placements will be provided within the operating theatres and other care environments across the Trust.
The role is for 37.5 hours per week and will include weekends and unsociable hours.
Evidence of qualifications will be requested at interview and during the onboarding process.
Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship and registration with the HCPC, graduates will be able to apply for a permanent ODP band 5 position within the Trust. You will be supported in developing your post registration skills and competencies further which will allow you to progress in your career after completing the apprenticeship.
Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will-
- Learn a diverse set of skills in anaesthesia, surgery and post anaesthetic care which will allow you to achieve competency in each of those clinical specialties.
- Be an ODP Apprentice which is a new and exciting route of working towards a professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). ODPs provide highly skilled patient centred care in all areas of the perioperative practice and associated critical care environments.
- Combine work and clinical placement learning with academic study to achieve the required 20% off the job apprenticeship training.
- Will be employed as part of the theatre team as an ODP Apprentice on a 3-year fixed term Band 2 contract and will be working predominately in the perioperative environment.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ODP apprentice with remain supernumerary for the duration of the apprenticeship programme. The programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between the Trust and the University partner throughout the program.
Actively pursue all opportunities and use protected learning time to develop and consolidate competencies to prepare for a successful application to the HCPC for registration.
At the end of the programme, the ODP Apprentice will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as an Operating Department Practitioner and will work to HCPCs Standards of Proficiency (2014) and standards of conduct, performance and ethics (2016).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ODP apprentice with remain supernumerary for the duration of the apprenticeship programme. The programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between the Trust and the University partner throughout the program.
Actively pursue all opportunities and use protected learning time to develop and consolidate competencies to prepare for a successful application to the HCPC for registration.
At the end of the programme, the ODP Apprentice will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as an Operating Department Practitioner and will work to HCPCs Standards of Proficiency (2014) and standards of conduct, performance and ethics (2016).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade C/Grade 4 or above in Maths and English Language
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
- 112 UCAS Tariff Points
- Level 3 Diploma in Perioperative Support
Desirable
- Evidence of formal study/development within the last five years
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Theatre HCA experience
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 6/undergraduate degree Level
- Commit to completing the ODP Degree Apprenticeship programme and content of the programme.
- Thorough knowledge of contemporary issues in operating department practice.
- Understanding of the scope of the ODP within perioperative practice, muti-professional team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Additional
Essential
- Caring and compassionate
- Ability to move travel to university and placements, between hospital sites, working across health and social care as required.
- Able to work nights, weekends, unsocial hours, Bank Holidays to ensure 24hr / 7 day week service
- Communicate in English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- Good attendance record
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs Grade C/Grade 4 or above in Maths and English Language
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
- 112 UCAS Tariff Points
- Level 3 Diploma in Perioperative Support
Desirable
- Evidence of formal study/development within the last five years
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Theatre HCA experience
Desirable
- Essential induction training and experience - care certificate or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Intermediate IT skills
- Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
Desirable
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
- Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 6/undergraduate degree Level
- Commit to completing the ODP Degree Apprenticeship programme and content of the programme.
- Thorough knowledge of contemporary issues in operating department practice.
- Understanding of the scope of the ODP within perioperative practice, muti-professional team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
Additional
Essential
- Caring and compassionate
- Ability to move travel to university and placements, between hospital sites, working across health and social care as required.
- Able to work nights, weekends, unsocial hours, Bank Holidays to ensure 24hr / 7 day week service
- Communicate in English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- Good attendance record
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (RAEI)
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
