Trainee Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship (INTERNAL)

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  • Hereford
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Training
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
This is a developmental role to work towards attainment of a Level 6 BSC (Hons) degree qualification through successful completion of the operating department practitioner apprenticeship degree programme. Successfully qualified staff are also required to meet the professional standards of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practice.Students will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of Operating Department Practitioner within the service and through completion of the Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship programme which includes working in a variety of clinical placements within the service and delivery of person centred care.The degree apprenticeship programme combines and integrates both academic and work based learning through close collaboration between Wye Valley NHS Trust and the education provider. The apprentice will therefore be required to complete an agreed tripartite contract.The opportunity is open to applicants who have recent evidence of working within the theatre environment. Successful applicants will be placed on a secondment contract and be based, as an employee, within Wye Valley NHS Trust in the operating department whilst completing this programme.Main duties of the jobWhilst in work, the apprentice will work as an integrated member of the team, delivering person centred care. They will, over the duration of the course, develop and build their clinical skills under the support from senior colleagues within the team. Guidance on academic and work based issues will be readily available from senior colleagues as necessary.Learners study the core subjects of anatomy, physiology, and pathology in order to apply these to clinical situations. They learn to work with specialist equipment and develop high levels of technical skills in managing patients throughout the preoperative care setting.There is a blended learning approach across university teaching and clinical practice. Learners spend approximately 80% of their time in clinical settings under the supervision of clinical mentors, who remains a source of support throughout the programme.Apprentices have the opportunity to put theory into practice using facilities to support their clinical skills, and use simulation equipment to develop their clinical skills in a safe environment.About usWye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT , the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum, Pro RataContractApprenticeshipDuration3 yearsWorking patternFull-timeReference number229-SUR-7335422Job locationsHereford County HospitalStonebow RoadHerefordHR12ERJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.Person SpecificationEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • GCSEs Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
  • Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
  • Essential induction training and experience - Care Certificate or equivalent
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESEssential
  • Demonstrable ability to study towards Level 5/6 Diploma of Higher Education/ Degree BSC and commit to completing the full programme
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Operating Department Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
  • Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
  • IT skills including word processing, accessing online content
  • Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
  • Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
ExperienceEssential
  • Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
  • Current experience of working within theatres
  • Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESEssential
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
  • Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
  • Ability to work on own initiative
OTHER FACTORSEssential
  • Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
  • To understand that as part of the apprenticeship the person must have a means of transport to attend the University in Gloucester
Person SpecificationEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • GCSEs Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English or Functional skills level 2 in Maths and English
  • Qualifications and Credit Framework Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
  • Essential induction training and experience - Care Certificate or equivalent
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESEssential
  • Demonstrable ability to study towards Level 5/6 Diploma of Higher Education/ Degree BSC and commit to completing the full programme
  • Understanding of the scope of the role of the Operating Department Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
  • Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
  • IT skills including word processing, accessing online content
  • Ability to communicate with members of the public and health and care providers
  • Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact
ExperienceEssential
  • Evidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
  • Knowledge of when to seek advice and refer to a registered care professional
  • Current experience of working within theatres
  • Evidence of involvement in support / development of less experienced staff
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTESEssential
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
  • Courteous, respectful and helpful at all times
  • Ability to work on own initiative
OTHER FACTORSEssential
  • Ability to move between sites working across health and social care as required by the needs of the development programme
  • To understand that as part of the apprenticeship the person must have a means of transport to attend the University in Gloucester

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