The apprenticeship is a three year programme during which you will study the theory and practical requirements to be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice and support registration as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). You will be required to commit to both university led study and clinical placements., Throughout the programme, the Apprentice ODP will develop and maintain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours of a Health Care Practitioner as well as developing clinical competencies in Operating Department Practice; this includes working with a range of patient groups, surgical specialities, multidisciplinary teams and disciplines within the perioperative environment.
The Apprentice training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between GWH and the chosen education provider(s). The Apprentice ODP will be employed by GWH but will work in a range of clinical placement settings in order that they gain experience of other health and care contexts that are relevant to their role and allow them to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
The Apprentice ODP will be expected to work with the perioperative multidisciplinary team (including Anaesthetists and Surgeons) to provide effective care within scope of practice and in accordance with departmental need. The Apprentice ODP will be accountable for their own practice and take reasonable steps to sustain and improve professional competence and knowledge; this includes ensuring practice is in accordance with the HCPC code of professional conduct and other appropriate HCPC, trust and statutory guidelines.
Working for our organisation
We have 15 operating Theatres, 2 recovery areas, a Day Surgery Unit and a 23-hour, surgical short stay unit within our department. We are an inclusive team and work together with a shared goal of delivering high quality, evidence based, safe perioperative care. We have ambitious plans to develop our services to meet the needs of our patients, staff, as well as the expectations of our commissioners, regulators and other health partners.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are., This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Thank you for expressing interest in this role. For further employer guidance, please review the attached supplementary applicant information.
Eligibility for this role requires:
+ Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
+ Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria
From 4 April 2024, UK immigration policy changes has increased minimum salary levels for skilled workers.
Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £18 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £38 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
Upon acceptance of a job offer, your information will be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records System. All communication regarding your application will be conducted via email; please ensure to check your junk/spam folders as emails may occasionally be filtered there.
The Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) will work towards becoming a Registered ODP through successful completion of the BSc degree in Operating Department Practice, leading towards professional registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and employment as a registered ODP.
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.