East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Apprentice Student Operating Department Practitioner

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Job summary

We are looking to support four people to undertake this popular Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) degree as a fully supported apprenticeship based locally with the support of Canterbury Christ Church University from the 2023 academic year. The start date is proposed to be prior to a university start in September to allow the successful applicant some time to be orientated to the theatre department. The course lasts three years, Students attend university for block weeks for 20% of their time and have clinical placements within the Trust to meet their learning outcomes. On successful completion of the course applicants will be able to register with the professional body of the Health and Care Professions Council for the titled professional role of Operating Department Practitioner and also be a registered Allied Health Professional

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role are in supporting the delivery of anaesthetics with an anesthetists, participating with the theatre staff in the provision of surgery in the scrubbed and non scrubbed role and also the recovery of our patients post operatively.

This sought after degree offers the student a varied training to enable them to participate in a wide arena of patient care.in this very rewarding career.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

25 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,669 to £21,318 a year maintain current banding for theatre staff moving to these posts

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

42 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3435

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed list of the main responsibilities of the role.

Please email the Practice Education team if you have any further questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed list of the main responsibilities of the role.

Please email the Practice Education team if you have any further questions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade C equivalent or above including English and Maths as a minimum

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Experience

Desirable

  • 6 Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support

Desirable

  • Ability to use basic physiological recording equipment and accurately record findings
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade C equivalent or above including English and Maths as a minimum

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Experience

Desirable

  • 6 Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support

Desirable

  • Ability to use basic physiological recording equipment and accurately record findings

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).

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.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Practice Educator

Gillian Miller

Gillian.Miller11@nhs.net

03001314500

Details

Date posted

25 April 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£20,669 to £21,318 a year maintain current banding for theatre staff moving to these posts

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

42 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-SR3435

Job locations

Eastbourne District General Hospital

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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