Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern) Operating Theatres has an exciting opportunity to join our innovative and supportive theatre team as Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) apprentices. Apprentice ODP will work towards becoming a Registered Operating Department Practitioner by gaining a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice qualification and becoming a HCPC registered ODP.
ODPs are registered healthcare professionals specialising in anaesthetics, surgery, and post anaesthetic care, providing high-quality clinical care to all patient age groups.
The Apprentice ODP will undertake an apprenticeship program incorporating the Integrated Degree Apprenticeship Standards for Operating Department Practice. The apprenticeship program combines academic and work-based learning; the Apprentice ODP will be fully supported to develop the skills required throughout the apprenticeship.
Main Duties of the Job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients stay healthy when they need it most.
Job Responsibilities
The training will involve a 3-year programme (38.5 months) with Birmingham City University (South West). Clinical placements are based at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Eastern services including community hospitals) with theory and tutorials delivered by BCU in Devon.
You will need to have an understanding of the scope of the role of the ODP in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development. You will treat people with dignity, respecting individual diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy, and preferences. You will show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence-based best practice. You will also be adaptable, reflective, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience, self-awareness, demonstrate leadership, communicate effectively, and work well in a team.
You must also be able to work a typical roster pattern including out-of-hours shifts and weekends. The post holder must be willing and able to undertake the necessary training required to complete the course.
Minimum Requirements
* Completed care certificate (desirable) which can be done in the period you will be a Theatre Health Care Support Worker from June if you haven't already achieved it.
* Be compliant with all mandatory training requirements.
* Be able to commit to fully attending the academic study and modules required.
The admission requirements for this course are:
* At least three GCSEs at grade 4 (formerly grade C) in English language, Mathematics, and one other subject.
* Either 112 UCAS points or an NVQ level 3 in healthcare or associated subject and a portfolio of evidence.
To be eligible for government-funded Apprenticeships, you should also have lived within the UK or EU for at least the last 3 years or hold an appropriate visa that covers the 38.5 months of the course duration.
During your first year of training, placements will be carried out across eastern services including placements in Tiverton, Exmouth, and Heavitree Community theatres.
Working Pattern
37.5 hours a week, typical shifts include 0800 to 1800, 1130 to 2100, or weekend shifts 0800 to 1430/1430 to 2100 and nights 2100 to 0800.
Pay for Apprenticeship is set by Annex 21. New to the NHS or on band 2, pay starts at 65% of top Band 5 (currently £23,713.95), 70% of top Band 5 (currently £25,538.10) for year 2 and 75% of top Band 5 (currently £27,362.25) for year 3.
Interview Date: To be confirmed - please note that the interview process for this role is a whole-day interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be invited to attend a shadow session in theatres before the interview.
Contact Information
For further information please contact: Naomi Weaver, Clinical Educational Lead or Marina Goodwin, Clinical Practice Educator 01392 406291/RDUH.practiceedtheatre@nhs.net.
This is a fixed term contract for 39 months. For current NHS employees, this post could be a secondment opportunity.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll have access to our comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.
Salary and Benefits
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
Other Benefits Include:
* National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
* Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
* Car lease schemes.
* The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
* Cycle to work scheme.
If the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
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.
Employer Name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Annex 21 - 65% top of band 5 Year 1, 70% Year 2, 75% Year 3 pro rata.
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