Main area: Theatres
Grade Band: 4
Contract: Apprenticeship - 3 years (Includes off the job training and placement time)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Includes off the job training and placement time. Min 30 hour contract needed.)
Job ref: 269-SFT9009
Employer: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Town: Salisbury
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata if part time (minimum 30 hour contract needed)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/04/2025 23:59
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our operating theatres at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for aspiring Operating Department Practitioners to develop through a funded apprenticeship. This course requires no previous care experience as you will be fully supported to complete your induction process, care certificate and gain experience prior to the start of the course.
The Operating Department Practitioner course is a minimum of 3 years of development, through a mixture of work based learning and university study. You will be working in a variety of settings and cover all aspects of work within the operating theatre department and explore the role of the ODP outside of this. These provide further insight into the role and support you in fulfilling the requirements set by the HCPC.
Main Duties of the Job
The role is demanding and the right candidate will demonstrate the required maturity, professionalism and dedication to manage the combined requirements of studying whilst working, with the resilience and tenacity to continue at times of pressure.
* Minimum of Level 3 (NVQ/Diploma/ 2x A-Level qualification) or equivalent, ideally in Health and Social care related subject meeting the university entry requirements.
* Functional skills at minimum level 2 in Maths and English or GCSE in Maths and English Grade C/4 or above.
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9.
* Care Certificate (if currently working in a care environment, or willingness to complete if new to care).
* Ability and willingness to travel to attend university study and daily commute for placement and work time.
* Minimum 30 hours contract, must be a substantive post.
* Meets the ESFA funding requirements in that non-UK nationals are eligible for funding if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous 3 years on the first day of their apprenticeship and have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EUSS.
Working for Our Organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.
Person Specification
* Functional skills in English and Maths at Level 2 or GCSE grade A/9 to C/4 Mathematics and English (ideally gained in the last 5 years)
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9
* Level 3 qualification ideally in a Health and Social Care subject (NVQ / Diploma/ A-levels x2)
* Care Certificate or willingness to complete if no previous care experience.
* Experience in dealing with the public
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role of an ODP
* Meets the ESFA funding requirements in being resident in the UK for at least 3 years
* Ability and willingness to travel to attend university study, work placements and daily commute
* Flexible attitude to all work patterns, including out of hours (weekends and night shifts)
* Evidence of personal and professional development
* Experience in Healthcare setting
* Experience of working in operating theatres
* Able to manage workload and prioritise tasks.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
GETTING TO WORK
We offer parking on site at Salisbury District Hospital, a daily charge applies. We encourage our staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible, and our Trust is well connected through the bus services to the city centre and other areas.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
We are committed to making Salisbury an inclusive and welcoming place for every single staff member, regardless of who they are and where they come from. Equality sits at the heart of everything we do, and we ensure that all employees have equal opportunity to develop, to apply for promotions and to work flexibly.
The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.
OTHER INFORMATION
If this job requires you to have DBS check to enable you to properly fulfil the requirements of the job, on appointment, you will be required to replay the cost of obtaining a DBS check and this amount will be reclaimed in instalments from your salary. Many staff use the DBS update service at a cost of £13 per annum but you need to sign up for this via their website.
Please read the job description and person specification carefully and ensure that your application reflects the knowledge, skills and experience required.
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