Job summary To assist with patient care and other departmental relatedduties as a Theatre Support Worker and as directed byRegistered Theatre Practitioners. To complete a Care Certificate programme prior to applyingto the university. Upon entry on the ODP Apprenticeship, to train and studyto complete the BSc (Hons) ODP programme approved bythe HCPC and accredited by the College of OperatingDepartment Practitioners. Candidates who do not enroll onto the University ODPApprenticeship programme, will remain employed at CUHas Band 3 Theatre Support Workers, and can receives support to prepare for a future interview. Upon registering with the HCPC via the ODP apprenticeship route, candidates are guaranteed a job as a Band 5 ODP atAddenbrooke's. Main duties of the job Operating Department Practitioners (ODP's) are registered health care professionals who have an integral role in the provision of safe, holistic perioperative care. Are you an aspiring ODP? Are you a college leaver pursuing ODP training? Or simply seeking a change in career pathway? With no upper age limits for our apprentices, this post is open to anyone aged over 18 years. Perioperative Care Services are recruiting Theatre Support Worker - Operating Department Practitioner Apprentices. Successful candidates will potentially join a University cohort commencing May 2025, and upon gaining professional registration via the ODP apprenticeship route, they will be guaranteed a job as a Band 5 ODP at CUH. Candidates who do not enroll onto the University ODP Apprenticeship programme will remain employed at Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) as Band 3 Theatre Support Workers. About us Come Nurse with usCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes. Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals? o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of lifeo Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air) Date posted 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year p.a. pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 180-A-249044-RE Job locations Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. For Candidates applying from outside the UK If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close on the 13th January 2024. Interviews are due to be held on the 23rd January 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. For Candidates applying from outside the UK If you require sponsorship for a Visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check you are not applying from a Red list country - Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close on the 13th January 2024. Interviews are due to be held on the 23rd January 2024. Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9. Mathematics and English GCSE, or level 2 equivalent such as functional skills. A-Level study with 112 UCAS points - or level 3 qualification in a Health and Social Care related course. DBS - Ability to meet the occupational health requirements of the programme. If English is a second language the applicant should hold an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no element below 6.5 Desirable Completed Care Certificate. Experience Essential Experience in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Evidence of recent study. Desirable Previous NHS hospital experience or previous work in a care environment. Previous operating theatre experience. Knowledge Essential Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge of how it can be maintained. Understands the importance of respect and communication. Understands Health & Safety requirements. Understands the importance of good timekeeping. Understands what makes effective teamwork. Knowledge of the role of the ODP as a registered practitioner providing holistic care to surgical patients. Desirable Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards. Demonstrate an understanding of what it is like to work in an operating theatre. Skills Essential Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately. To be able to work effectively as part of a team. Computer literacy. Respect for patients' dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating empathy and kindness. Understanding of the importance of commitment, values and behaviours. Demonstrates behaviours which are caring and compassionate. Enthusiastic, having a positive work ethic, being keen to learn and able to work in an operating theatres and wider multidisciplinary team. Desirable Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required. Able to prioritise and organise own workload. Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care basis. Attention to detail. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. To be able to recognise the extent and limitations of the Theatre Support Worker role health and safety requirements. Committed to providing patient care. Desirable Evidence of a desire to work in the operating theatre and to train as an ODP. Be enthusiastic, having a positive work ethic, being keen to learn and able to work in an operating theatres and wider multi-disciplinary team. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9. Mathematics and English GCSE, or level 2 equivalent such as functional skills. A-Level study with 112 UCAS points - or level 3 qualification in a Health and Social Care related course. DBS - Ability to meet the occupational health requirements of the programme. If English is a second language the applicant should hold an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0 with no element below 6.5 Desirable Completed Care Certificate. Experience Essential Experience in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrates verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Evidence of recent study. Desirable Previous NHS hospital experience or previous work in a care environment. Previous operating theatre experience. Knowledge Essential Understand the importance of confidentiality and demonstrate knowledge of how it can be maintained. Understands the importance of respect and communication. Understands Health & Safety requirements. Understands the importance of good timekeeping. Understands what makes effective teamwork. Knowledge of the role of the ODP as a registered practitioner providing holistic care to surgical patients. Desirable Understands the importance of Infection Control Standards. Demonstrate an understanding of what it is like to work in an operating theatre. Skills Essential Good communication skills and ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately. To be able to work effectively as part of a team. Computer literacy. Respect for patients' dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating empathy and kindness. Understanding of the importance of commitment, values and behaviours. Demonstrates behaviours which are caring and compassionate. Enthusiastic, having a positive work ethic, being keen to learn and able to work in an operating theatres and wider multidisciplinary team. Desirable Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required. Able to prioritise and organise own workload. Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care basis. Attention to detail. Additional Requirements Essential The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent. To be able to recognise the extent and limitations of the Theatre Support Worker role health and safety requirements. Committed to providing patient care. Desirable Evidence of a desire to work in the operating theatre and to train as an ODP. Be enthusiastic, having a positive work ethic, being keen to learn and able to work in an operating theatres and wider multi-disciplinary team. 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 Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Addenbrookes Hospital-Division A Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0QQ Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)