Job summary The Apprentice Student Operating Department Practitioner will attend clinical placements within the Trust and attend locally delivered Canterbury Christchurch University sessions to acquire the theoretical aspects of this degree. This degree course in Operating Department Practice is a registered professional qualification with the Health and Care Professionals Council and practitioners become Allied Health Professionals. It is a requirement that following this supported programme that students will apply to work for the Trust for a minimum of two years to support future patient care delivery as an Operating Department Practitioner. Main duties of the job This fixed term post is to provide training for the post holder to undertake an Operating Department Practice Degree. This apprenticeship allows the student to work while they learn in the theatre environment. The successful applicants will have time allocated for service delivery. The Apprentice Student Operating Department Practitioner will attend clinical placements within the Trust and attend Canterbury Christchurch University sessions to acquire the theoretical aspects of this degree. This degree course in Operating Department Practice is a registered professional qualification with the Health and Care Professionals Council and practitioners become Allied Health Practitioners. It is a requirement that following this supported programme that students will apply to work for the Trust for a minimum of two years to support future patient care delivery as an Operating Department Practitioner. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Apprenticeship Duration 40 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-SR3653 Job locations Conquest and Eastbourne DGH The Ridge St Leonards on Sea TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE grade 4 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 4 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 Conquest and Eastbourne DGH The Ridge St Leonards on Sea TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)