Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 15 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,383 Per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 2UH |
| Company: | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 6243929/164-6243929 |
Summary
Nottingham University Hospitals Specialist Support Directorate provides services to both Nottingham City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre Campus. It comprises a multidisciplinary team of professional staff concerned with providing a wide range of services including Theatres & Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Sterile Services.
This is a developmental role. The student ODP will work towards progression into the post of Theatre Practitioner through successful completion of the Apprentice BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of the ODP within the service and through completion of the ODP degree programme which includes working in the perioperative environment.
Apprentice ODPs are an integral part of the perioperative team. They perform roles/tasks across the perioperative environment including the scrub, circulating, anaesthetic and recovery role working alongside all members of the multi-disciplinary team, theatre and recovery practitioners. This will include tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered members of the perioperative team.
In addition to the below summary, applicants must familiarise themselves with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered practitioner
Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NUH Values & Behaviours
Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner
Work with a practice educator to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending ODP degree programme
Develop by the end of the ODP Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual’s defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of a registered ODP, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
With over 19,000 staff,we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Applicants must familiarise themselves with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Jun 2024