Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship

Key duties and responsibilities:

In addition to the Theatre Support Worker role, as an apprentice the learner will be working towards an HCPC registered ODP role with duties that will include:

Pre-Operative

Setting up theatres for the next day’s list Providing support for the surgical team Supporting the peri-operative team in sending for and collecting patients in accordance with Trust policy using the 6 point check system as documented Assisting the anaesthetic team

Intra-operative

Delivering a high standard of individualised personal care to patients, promoting their dignity and safety at all times Having knowledge of the surgeon’s preferences and the procedure being undertaken to ensure ability to provide suitable assistance, i.e. operations involving imaging / x-ray need lead gowns, keyhole surgeries require stacks etc Using initiative and knowledge of procedure to anticipate items and equipment needed by surgical / anaesthetic team Responding appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure patients receive appropriate care i.e. can locate emergency buzzer and can react to emergency requests appropriately Maintaining accurate recording of data on Epic, operating registers and traceability systems, under the supervision of the red hat Assisting the anaesthetic team Acting as a Circulating Practitioner Assist with the moving, handling and positioning of patients in accordance with the Trust’s Moving and Handling policy

Post-operative

Cleaning of theatres at end of surgery Dispose of clinical waste safely and appropriately in line with Trust policy Ensure the back corridor of theatres are tidy, stock up area including any associated trollies Return instruments to designated places in the storeroom after cases Set up theatres for next day’s list – kitting, instruments and equipment

For a full list of duties, please go to the CUH website: ADD BITLY LINK WHEN LIVE ON CUH WEBSITE

Training:

You will study a Level 6 Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship

Training includes:

Coaching sessions Independent research In-house training including systems training Learner support to write assignments Lectures/workshops Team meetings Shadowing & mentoring On-line learning led by CUH/training provider (during paid hours) Role play Simulation exercises Completion of ‘off the job training log’ e-portfolio Departmental rotation Time to complete reflective journal

Training Outcome:
Apprentices will be required to complete the BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner  programme approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners Upon registering with the HCPC, you are guaranteed a job as a Band 5 ODP at Cambridge University Hospitals Come and join us and be supported to earn as you learn whilst undertaking a nationally recognised qualification with a starting apprenticeship salary of £24,937

Employer Description:
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

Working Hours :
Includes shift work and some weekends to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Time management,Enthusiastic,Positive work ethic,Keen to learn,Understand confidentiality,Motivation,Punctuality