Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an employer led Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) apprenticeship within Cardiothoracic theatres, in partnership with Northumbria University, for those who are currently working in a peri-operative environment.Operating Department Practitioners work alongside other professionals and take a lead role in ensuring patient safety during their journey through the operating department. By completing this Level 6 apprenticeship, you will gain a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice which has been approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and you will be eligible to apply to the HCPC for registration. Apprentices will be employed full time in Cardiothoracic Theatres and supported to attend both academic learning and practice learning experiences in alternative operating departments and settings. Experience working within Cardiothoracic Theatres is desirable.
The recruitment process will consist of one interview held jointly by the Trust and Northumbria University.
- Interview Date Monday 09 June 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- Contributes to the work of the department, through the provision of high quality nursing care by working under indirect supervision of Registered Nurses/Operating Department Practitioners
- Have an awareness of normal parameters concerning patient / client wellbeing and take appropriate action to pre agreed protocols, report that which is out with normal parameters to the registered professional
- Will carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient / client journey, as locally agreed by a Registered nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- This is a post suitable for an individual who wishes to develop and extend specialised skills and knowledge in the chosen field
- Work with Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 3 Applicants should have already successfully completed a level 3 perioperative course, plus have significant recent experience within the peri-operative environment.
Band 4 Applicants can join the program in Year 2 providing they have already successfully completed the Trusts Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) program / Nursing Associate Program, plus have significant recent experience as a qualified Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) / Nursing Associate in a peri-operative environment. To join the program at year 2, successful candidates will be expected to work towards the completion of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) document prior to starting the course, which enables candidates to enter at Year 2 of the 3 year apprenticeship.
- Throughout the apprenticeship, the post holder will gain experience working as an Apprentice ODP in the Trust
- The successful candidate will develop the required skills to work as an ODP, ensuring the delivery of a consistently high-quality care and service to the Trust
- The successful candidate will complete the Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship
- Under indirect supervision, will be accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care in the Peri-Operative environment
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance, and ethics
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT
Apprenticeship Posts "You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:
- Be aged 18 or over (due to the nature of the shifts and role)
- Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
- Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
- We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.
Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 3 Applicants should have already successfully completed a level 3 perioperative course, plus have significant recent experience within the peri-operative environment.
Band 4 Applicants can join the program in Year 2 providing they have already successfully completed the Trusts Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) program / Nursing Associate Program, plus have significant recent experience as a qualified Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) / Nursing Associate in a peri-operative environment. To join the program at year 2, successful candidates will be expected to work towards the completion of the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) document prior to starting the course, which enables candidates to enter at Year 2 of the 3 year apprenticeship.
- Throughout the apprenticeship, the post holder will gain experience working as an Apprentice ODP in the Trust
- The successful candidate will develop the required skills to work as an ODP, ensuring the delivery of a consistently high-quality care and service to the Trust
- The successful candidate will complete the Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship
- Under indirect supervision, will be accountable for assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating high quality patient care in the Peri-Operative environment
- Provide effective support to both patient and carers throughout their care pathway
- To abide by Trust policies and procedures
- Act as patient advocate in accordance with Health and Care Professions Council standards of conduct, performance, and ethics
- Work collaboratively as an effective member of MDT
Apprenticeship Posts "You will need to be able to meet all the eligibility requirements as prescribed by the apprenticeship criteria to undertake the role.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship you must:
- Be aged 18 or over (due to the nature of the shifts and role)
- Have the right to work and remain in the UK.
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years.
- Provide original evidence of required English and maths qualifications.
Further information:
- You will not be considered if you have an equivalent or higher qualification in the same or a very similar subject.
- You must not be engaged in any other funded training or education programme.
- We cannot sponsor applicants during or on successful completion of the apprenticeship so please ensure you meet visa status eligibility.
- We cannot accept applications from student visa applicants.
Please be advised if you are a 'Non-UK National' applicant you must meet the eligibility criteria and fulfil the settlement requirements of the apprenticeship course funding. Your settlement status will need to be verified as eligible for funding, by the relevant apprenticeship provider, for you to formally enrol on the course.
Further details can be found on the UK Government website.
Person Specification
Meets All 3 Year Apprenticeship Criteria
Essential
- Level 3 qualifications in care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills)
- Significant recent experience in a peri-operative environment
- Clinical skills and competencies relevant to role e.g., interpreting baseline observations
- Experience of supporting the development of others
- Understanding of adult/child Safeguarding processes
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective record keeping
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Able to work as part of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Desirable
- Knowledge of national and local policies and guidelines
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Programme of study relevant to speciality
- Relevant clinical skills relating to clinical area
Meet All 2 Year Apprenticeship Criteria
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health Care
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills)
- Successful completion of the Trust's Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) programme/National Nursing Associate Programme plus significant recent experience as a qualified Assistant Practitioner (Nursing)/Nursing Associate in a Peri - Operative environment
- Experience of supporting the development of others
- Effective record keeping
- Understanding of adult/child Safeguarding processes
- Clinical skills and competencies relevant to role e.g. interpreting baseline observations
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Able to work as part of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of national and local policies and guidelines
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Programme of study relevant to speciality
- Relevant clinical skills relating to clinical area
Person Specification
Meets All 3 Year Apprenticeship Criteria
Essential
- Level 3 qualifications in care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills)
- Significant recent experience in a peri-operative environment
- Clinical skills and competencies relevant to role e.g., interpreting baseline observations
- Experience of supporting the development of others
- Understanding of adult/child Safeguarding processes
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Effective record keeping
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Able to work as part of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
Desirable
- Knowledge of national and local policies and guidelines
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Programme of study relevant to speciality
- Relevant clinical skills relating to clinical area
Meet All 2 Year Apprenticeship Criteria
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health Care
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 9-4 (or A*-C or Level 2 Functional/Key Skills)
- Successful completion of the Trust's Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) programme/National Nursing Associate Programme plus significant recent experience as a qualified Assistant Practitioner (Nursing)/Nursing Associate in a Peri - Operative environment
- Experience of supporting the development of others
- Effective record keeping
- Understanding of adult/child Safeguarding processes
- Clinical skills and competencies relevant to role e.g. interpreting baseline observations
- Effective organisational and time management skills
- Able to work as part of Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of national and local policies and guidelines
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Programme of study relevant to speciality
- Relevant clinical skills relating to clinical area
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).
