Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprentice, Warwick
Client:
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Warwick, United Kingdom Job Category:
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23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWUFT) has roles available for enthusiastic and self-motivated apprentices within the Operating Department. You will be supported to undertake the 36 month course on a full time basis and will be provided with ongoing assistance and placement opportunities within the peri-operative environment within SWFT. The programme will support you to attain skills and knowledge within anaesthetics, scrub and recovery to enable you to provide high quality, compassionate care to our patients. You must have a minimum of 6 months experience working in the Operating Department environment and have completed the Care Certificate. You must also meet the entry requirements for Derby University and be fully committed to academic and practical work. Undertaking an Apprenticeship will allow you to work alongside experienced staff, gain job specific skills, build confidence in the workplace, earn a wage and get the same benefits as other NHS staff members. On completion of your apprenticeship you will receive a Level 6 Operating Department Practice Degree and will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), which is a requirement to practice under the protected title of Operating Department Practitioner. Main duties of the job The Apprentice ODP course is a three-year education program, working towards becoming a registered ODP with a BSc Hons Degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between the employer/trust and a Higher Education Institute (HEI) approved to deliver the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) approved programs. As an Apprentice ODP you will be based, as a paid employee, within Theatre Services, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. You will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the HCPC approved programs. During your course you will be required to achieve the standards as set out by the HCPC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to join the HCPC as a registered ODP. During the education programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today's dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the education programme within the contract period. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Age The Apprentice ODP must be 18 years old or over. You will need to demonstrate that you are living permanently in the UK. Qualifications Minimum entry requirements for the University of 112 UCAS points or equivalent Level 3 qualification. A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C (4 or above) including Maths & English or equivalent Level 2 qualifications. Clinical experience may be used in lieu of additional GCSEs. Completion of the Care Certificate. Experience Applicant must have at least 6 months experience working in the Operating Department and must have the support of their manager. Special Knowledge Insight into role and responsibilities of post. Basic IT skills. Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills. Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Positive and caring attitude. Principal Duties and Areas of Responsibility During the initial phase of the training programme, all work activities should be under direct guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse/ODP. As the training programme progresses, following discussion and agreement with Practice Assessors and Supervisors, supervision and guidance will be both direct and indirect. Act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarise yourself with and adhere to SWUFT safeguarding policies. Clinical Responsibilities Practice based support and training will be facilitated by the clinical educators with training, supervision, assessment, and support provided by a multi-disciplinary team of assessors/supervisors. As part of this course, you will be required to: Abide by the principles of the HCPC Code of Conduct. Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered practitioner with a focus on promoting health, well-being, and independence. Work as part of a designated operating department team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient. For full details of the duties associated with this role please see the attached Job Description.
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Client:
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Warwick, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
d49d097027d1 Job Views:
7 Posted:
23.01.2025 Expiry Date:
09.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWUFT) has roles available for enthusiastic and self-motivated apprentices within the Operating Department. You will be supported to undertake the 36 month course on a full time basis and will be provided with ongoing assistance and placement opportunities within the peri-operative environment within SWFT. The programme will support you to attain skills and knowledge within anaesthetics, scrub and recovery to enable you to provide high quality, compassionate care to our patients. You must have a minimum of 6 months experience working in the Operating Department environment and have completed the Care Certificate. You must also meet the entry requirements for Derby University and be fully committed to academic and practical work. Undertaking an Apprenticeship will allow you to work alongside experienced staff, gain job specific skills, build confidence in the workplace, earn a wage and get the same benefits as other NHS staff members. On completion of your apprenticeship you will receive a Level 6 Operating Department Practice Degree and will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for registration as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), which is a requirement to practice under the protected title of Operating Department Practitioner. Main duties of the job The Apprentice ODP course is a three-year education program, working towards becoming a registered ODP with a BSc Hons Degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between the employer/trust and a Higher Education Institute (HEI) approved to deliver the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) approved programs. As an Apprentice ODP you will be based, as a paid employee, within Theatre Services, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust. You will experience working across both internal and external placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas of local healthcare service and meet the HCPC approved programs. During your course you will be required to achieve the standards as set out by the HCPC, HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to join the HCPC as a registered ODP. During the education programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today's dynamic and changing healthcare environment. You will be required to commit to self-directed study and successfully complete the education programme within the contract period. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required Age The Apprentice ODP must be 18 years old or over. You will need to demonstrate that you are living permanently in the UK. Qualifications Minimum entry requirements for the University of 112 UCAS points or equivalent Level 3 qualification. A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C (4 or above) including Maths & English or equivalent Level 2 qualifications. Clinical experience may be used in lieu of additional GCSEs. Completion of the Care Certificate. Experience Applicant must have at least 6 months experience working in the Operating Department and must have the support of their manager. Special Knowledge Insight into role and responsibilities of post. Basic IT skills. Satisfactory verbal and written communication skills. Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Positive and caring attitude. Principal Duties and Areas of Responsibility During the initial phase of the training programme, all work activities should be under direct guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse/ODP. As the training programme progresses, following discussion and agreement with Practice Assessors and Supervisors, supervision and guidance will be both direct and indirect. Act in such a way that always safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarise yourself with and adhere to SWUFT safeguarding policies. Clinical Responsibilities Practice based support and training will be facilitated by the clinical educators with training, supervision, assessment, and support provided by a multi-disciplinary team of assessors/supervisors. As part of this course, you will be required to: Abide by the principles of the HCPC Code of Conduct. Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered practitioner with a focus on promoting health, well-being, and independence. Work as part of a designated operating department team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient. For full details of the duties associated with this role please see the attached Job Description.
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