Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
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Company: QUEEN VICTORIA HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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Location: WEST SUSSEX, RH19 3DZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £25,760.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000026741
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Application Deadline Date: 03/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Days to be worked on a rota basis Monday - Sunday - 4 days per week 08:00 - 18:00 per day
Brief Description
Operating Department Practice is an exciting and rewarding career working with varied patient groups undergoing anaesthetic and surgical interventions. The focus is on the experience of the patient throughout their perioperative journey. Delivering care primarily within three core areas of anaesthetics, surgery and recovery .
Training to be Provided
- Qualification degree: BSc (Hons)Operating Department Practice
- Attend university in week long blocks approx every 6 weeks with Canterbury Christchurch University delivered in the Sussex region or online
- Placements to develop knowledge and skills for three core areas identified as: the anaesthetic phase, the surgical phase and the post anaesthetic (recovery) phase
- Mostly delivered within the operating theatre in the hospital but some will be external placements for procedures not offered on site
Future Prospects
- Working as a qualified Operating Department Practitioner within a theatre environment
Vacancy Detail
- Develop knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role through completion of a BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice apprenticeship
- 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 nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting
Other Information
Shift working is required. The role requires standing or sitting in a restricted position for extended periods of time. Applicants must hold or complete the Care Certificate prior to the university start date. Must be able to attend all university study weeks commencing mid September 2024