Job summary
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care to patients and wish to progress your career with the perioperative care setting, our Operating Department Practitioner apprenticeship opportunity could be for you.
Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing high quality, safe and compassionate care to patients in operating Theatre environment and other care settings. The ODP apprenticeship offers you a rewarding and challenging role that combines study and on the job training whilst enabling you to earn and work towards a professional career and registration.
The apprenticeship is a three year programme during which you will study the theory and practical requirements to be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice and support registration as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). You will be required to commit to both university led study and clinical placements.
The Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) will work towards becoming a Registered ODP through successful completion of the BSc degree in Operating Department Practice, leading towards professional registration with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and employment as a registered ODP.
Main duties of the job
Throughout the programme, the Apprentice ODP will develop and maintain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours of a Health Care Practitioner as well as developing clinical competencies in Operating Department Practice; this includes working with a range of patient groups, surgical specialities, multidisciplinary teams and disciplines within the perioperative environment.
The Apprentice training programme combines and integrates both academic and work-based learning through close collaboration between GWH and the chosen education provider(s). The Apprentice ODP will be employed by GWH but will work in a range of clinical placement settings in order that they gain experience of other health and care contexts that are relevant to their role and allow them to fulfil all the requirements of the programme.
The Apprentice ODP will be expected to work with the perioperative multidisciplinary team (including Anaesthetists and Surgeons) to provide effective care within scope of practice and in accordance with departmental need. The Apprentice ODP will be accountable for their own practice and take reasonable steps to sustain and improve professional competence and knowledge; this includes ensuring practice is in accordance with the HCPC code of professional conduct and other appropriate HCPC, trust and statutory guidelines.
About us
We have 15 operating Theatres, 2 recovery areas, a Day Surgery Unit and a 23-hour, surgical short stay unit within our department. We are an inclusive team and work together with a shared goal of delivering high quality, evidence based, safe perioperative care. We have ambitious plans to develop our services to meet the needs of our patients, staff, as well as the expectations of our commissioners, regulators and other health partners.
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Meet the expectations and requirements of the ODP Degree Apprenticeship training programme as set out by the education provider, this includes attending mandatory training, lectures, submitting assignments and attending clinical placement (this list is not exhaustive).
- Exhibit professional behaviours and work towards demonstrating knowledge and abilities as outlined within the HCPC standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency.
- Develop skills in the assessment, planning and implementation of high quality, safe, compassionate and effective care for patients in all perioperative disciplines (Anaesthetics, Surgery, Post Anaesthetic Care), in line with scope of practice and under the direction/supervision of registered practitioners / Nurses (where appropriate).
- Recognise limits of practice and when to seek advice or refer to another professional
- Carry out specific clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities, under the direction and where appropriate, supervision of Registered Practitioners/Nurses.
- Ensure risk management / safety strategies, Trust policies, departmental procedures and relevant policies (including those set by the chosen education provider) are adhered to in the delivery of patient care.
- Develop a sound theoretical understanding and practical application of evidence-based, perioperative care standards in line with national recommendations and clinical guidance (e.g., NICE, AfPP).
- Ensure patient safety strategies (e.g., WHO surgical Safety / 5 steps to safer surgery) are implemented consistently and where appropriate, contribute to the development of new initiatives which support the improvement agenda.
- Promote dignity and respect, ensuring the patient is cared for in a way that meets their expectations and maximises patient experience; respect and uphold the rights, dignity, values and autonomy of service users.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, where appropriate, report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate person.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive and comprehensible records of care provision delivered in accordance with legislation, protocols and guidelines
- Understand and work towards the professional expectations of registration (NMC / HCPC), ensuring clinical activities are undertaken within scope of practice.
- Effectively communicate with patients, service users and all members of the multidisciplinary team in a collaborative and professional manner; implement different communication techniques / strategies when communicating sensitive information or where there are barriers to understanding.
- Develop skills in coaching, teaching and educating others.
- Develop knowledge of audit and its contribution to improving standards; participate in clinical audit.
- Ensure patient related information is treated in line with data protection and confidentiality principles.
- Responsible for reporting clinical incidents and adverse events to senior staff, as well as completing incident reports (DATIX) to support timely investigation and resolution.
- Maintain clinical practice by keeping up to date with local/national policies, developments and initiatives relevant to professional area; utilising knowledge to inform current and future practice.
- Encourage and facilitate the generation and implementation of new initiatives within the clinical environment to support improvement for the benefit of patients, service users and colleagues.
- Work closely with the Practice Assessor/Supervisor/s to identify learning needs and opportunities to ensure clinical practice is developed in line with the expectations of the apprenticeship programme.
- Liaise with Practice Educators to ensure placements reflect learning needs and support achievement of educational expectations.
- Develop clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Apprentice ODP Degree Programme
- Engage in reflection to support the development and improvement of professional practice.
- Develop an understanding of Continuous Professional Development to support registration with the HCPC and to enhance practice.
- Actively seek feedback on performance and participate in the Trusts appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Meet the expectations and requirements of the ODP Degree Apprenticeship training programme as set out by the education provider, this includes attending mandatory training, lectures, submitting assignments and attending clinical placement (this list is not exhaustive).
- Exhibit professional behaviours and work towards demonstrating knowledge and abilities as outlined within the HCPC standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and Standards of Proficiency.
- Develop skills in the assessment, planning and implementation of high quality, safe, compassionate and effective care for patients in all perioperative disciplines (Anaesthetics, Surgery, Post Anaesthetic Care), in line with scope of practice and under the direction/supervision of registered practitioners / Nurses (where appropriate).
- Recognise limits of practice and when to seek advice or refer to another professional
- Carry out specific clinical and non-clinical tasks and responsibilities, under the direction and where appropriate, supervision of Registered Practitioners/Nurses.
- Ensure risk management / safety strategies, Trust policies, departmental procedures and relevant policies (including those set by the chosen education provider) are adhered to in the delivery of patient care.
- Develop a sound theoretical understanding and practical application of evidence-based, perioperative care standards in line with national recommendations and clinical guidance (e.g., NICE, AfPP).
- Ensure patient safety strategies (e.g., WHO surgical Safety / 5 steps to safer surgery) are implemented consistently and where appropriate, contribute to the development of new initiatives which support the improvement agenda.
- Promote dignity and respect, ensuring the patient is cared for in a way that meets their expectations and maximises patient experience; respect and uphold the rights, dignity, values and autonomy of service users.
- Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, where appropriate, report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate person.
- Maintain accurate, comprehensive and comprehensible records of care provision delivered in accordance with legislation, protocols and guidelines
- Understand and work towards the professional expectations of registration (NMC / HCPC), ensuring clinical activities are undertaken within scope of practice.
- Effectively communicate with patients, service users and all members of the multidisciplinary team in a collaborative and professional manner; implement different communication techniques / strategies when communicating sensitive information or where there are barriers to understanding.
- Develop skills in coaching, teaching and educating others.
- Develop knowledge of audit and its contribution to improving standards; participate in clinical audit.
- Ensure patient related information is treated in line with data protection and confidentiality principles.
- Responsible for reporting clinical incidents and adverse events to senior staff, as well as completing incident reports (DATIX) to support timely investigation and resolution.
- Maintain clinical practice by keeping up to date with local/national policies, developments and initiatives relevant to professional area; utilising knowledge to inform current and future practice.
- Encourage and facilitate the generation and implementation of new initiatives within the clinical environment to support improvement for the benefit of patients, service users and colleagues.
- Work closely with the Practice Assessor/Supervisor/s to identify learning needs and opportunities to ensure clinical practice is developed in line with the expectations of the apprenticeship programme.
- Liaise with Practice Educators to ensure placements reflect learning needs and support achievement of educational expectations.
- Develop clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending the Apprentice ODP Degree Programme
- Engage in reflection to support the development and improvement of professional practice.
- Develop an understanding of Continuous Professional Development to support registration with the HCPC and to enhance practice.
- Actively seek feedback on performance and participate in the Trusts appraisal process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To meet university course eligibility criteria, 104 UCAS points required
- Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification in a health & social care subject
- Evidence of Maths and English GCSE at Grade C or Grade 4 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English (e.g. functional Skills
- Completion of Care Certificate
- Adult / Paediatric Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- Evidence of recent work-based learning / study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Senior Health Care Support Worker
- Experience of understanding and implementing (adhering to) Trust policies, departmental procedures
- Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of all service users.
- Experience of communicating with colleagues and service users, including where there are barriers to understanding
Desirable
- Experience of working within the perioperative setting
- Experience of working as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the ODP role and contribution to the Perioperative Multidisciplinary Team.
- Willingness to commit to the educational requirement and placement expectations of the apprenticeship programme
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to problem solve using experience, guided by appropriate trust policies / standard operating procedures / guidelines and best practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- To meet university course eligibility criteria, 104 UCAS points required
- Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification in a health & social care subject
- Evidence of Maths and English GCSE at Grade C or Grade 4 or equivalent qualification in Maths and English (e.g. functional Skills
- Completion of Care Certificate
- Adult / Paediatric Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- Evidence of recent work-based learning / study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a Senior Health Care Support Worker
- Experience of understanding and implementing (adhering to) Trust policies, departmental procedures
- Experience of working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of all service users.
- Experience of communicating with colleagues and service users, including where there are barriers to understanding
Desirable
- Experience of working within the perioperative setting
- Experience of working as an Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate.
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the ODP role and contribution to the Perioperative Multidisciplinary Team.
- Willingness to commit to the educational requirement and placement expectations of the apprenticeship programme
- Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates effective time management and prioritisation skills
- Ability to problem solve using experience, guided by appropriate trust policies / standard operating procedures / guidelines and best practice.
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.
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.
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).
