Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

DEGREE Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

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Job summary

Operating Department Practitioner Degree (ODP) Apprenticeship.

We have a new and exciting full-time training role starting in September 2023 as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Apprentice.

This appointment will have a fully funded Degree and additionally be paid at Band 2.

We are looking for enthusiastic people to join the theatre team. The training will involve a 3-year university programme with clinical placements based in General Theatres at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

On completion of the course, you will hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Operating Department Practice.

The applicant should meet the University academic admission criteria and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the Operating Department Practitioner's role.

The post holder must be willing and able to undertake the necessary training required to complete the course

University Admission Requirements

UCAS: 112 points at A2

Other essential criteria are as follows:

Prepared to undertake any relevant training to facilitate University course.

  • Be able to commit to fully attending the academic block and modules required

Main duties of the job

Application and selection process:

Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and the University of Central Lancashire will be holding a joint recruitment process. You are invited to apply to this advert online; if you are shortlisted you will be invited to an interview.

Informal enquires can be made to:

  • Gavin Leeming (Theatre Practice Nurse Educator)

01253 24928 Bleep 001/117

  • Nick Roeves ( Lead Operating Department Practitioner)

01253 953489

About us

ABOUT THE TRUST:

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.

The Trust provides a comprehensive range of acute hospital services to 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services across the wider region.

Our main activities are:

  • Cardiovascular care at our Cardiac centre.
  • Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
  • Community Midwifery and Women and Children's Services.
  • Clinical research with an 80-strong team of nurses and doctors.
  • Community nursing and school nursing.
  • Recovery and rehabilitation for a variety of conditions including brain injury, stroke and elderly care.
  • Sexual health and family planning services.
  • Wellbeing and lifestyle including mental health services, heart health campaigns, and smoking cessation services.
  • End of life and palliative care.

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£18,005 to £19,337 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-SACT100-23

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Degree Apprentice - Clinical and University study to become an Operating Department Practitioner

UCAS: 112 points at A2

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 points
  • Foundation Entry Health and Social Care
  • Key stage 3 or Adult Key Skills Level 3 in Numeracy and Literacy or Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy
  • GCSEs: Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English
  • Our Apprenticeships have flexible entry requirements which take into consideration prior qualifications and experience. This may also Include consideration of year of entry

Job description

Job responsibilities

Degree Apprentice - Clinical and University study to become an Operating Department Practitioner

UCAS: 112 points at A2

  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 points
  • Foundation Entry Health and Social Care
  • Key stage 3 or Adult Key Skills Level 3 in Numeracy and Literacy or Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy
  • GCSEs: Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English
  • Our Apprenticeships have flexible entry requirements which take into consideration prior qualifications and experience. This may also Include consideration of year of entry

Person Specification

University entry criteria

Essential

  • University criteria > 112 UCAS Points

Knowledge of role

Essential

  • Knowledge of ODP role

Team Player

Essential

  • Enthusiastic /Positive
Person Specification

University entry criteria

Essential

  • University criteria > 112 UCAS Points

Knowledge of role

Essential

  • Knowledge of ODP role

Team Player

Essential

  • Enthusiastic /Positive

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


Employer's website

https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead ODP/ Theatre Practice Development Team

Nick Roeves / Gavin Leeming/ Carl Mauback

nicholas.roeves@nhs.net

01253953489

Details

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£18,005 to £19,337 a year per annum

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

382-SACT100-23

Job locations

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

FY3 8NR


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