Job summary Internal HDFT Applicants Only This is an exciting opportunity to become a qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) over a three year period via the local apprenticeship route from one of the top Trusts in the country. The course is fully funded by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will be employed by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) Academic Study will make up 20% of the role and this will be delivered through formal education both in house and via Teesside University. The post holder will undertake a period of three years training, under the supervision of a registered practitioner to prepare for progression to an ODP which includes undertaking and successfully completing work based competencies and a level 6 Apprenticeship. In each year the apprentice will be expected to successfully complete all academic modules, assessments and work based competencies to progress to the following years. By completing this 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 to the HCPC for registration. Main duties of the job 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. You will cover the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to look after patients during the three phases of the operating theatre journey: anaesthesia, surgery and post-anaesthesia. You will receive training and development in five broad areas: Professional practice Professional values and behaviours Professional standards Leadership, management and partnership working Communication and information About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Band 5: Annex U Contract Apprenticeship Duration 3 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-PSC-1963C Job locations HDFT 7 Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG1 7SX Job description Job responsibilities For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For more information about this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Person Specification Level 3 Maths/English Essential Level 3 Maths/English Desirable Previous theatre experience Previous theatre experience Essential Current HDFT post Desirable Previous experience Person Specification Level 3 Maths/English Essential Level 3 Maths/English Desirable Previous theatre experience Previous theatre experience Essential Current HDFT post Desirable Previous experience 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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address HDFT 7 Lancaster Park Road Harrogate HG1 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)