Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

As an Apprentice ODP, you will:

Work under supervision to assess and support patients throughout the perioperative phases. Contribute to maintaining a safe, effective, and responsive theatre environment. Develop decision-making and clinical reasoning skills to meet patient needs. Learn to respond appropriately in clinical emergencies
Adapt practice in response to evolving evidence and best practice guidelines. Ensure care delivery meets national standards, including CQC and AFPP guidelines.

Training:

Level 6 Operating department practitioner apprenticeship standard

Training Outcome:

Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) in the UK have various career progression paths, including management, education, clinical research, and specialised advanced roles. ODPs can also choose to specialise in areas like anaesthesia, surgery, or critical care. 

Employer Description:
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital services for around 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire. We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. We run outpatient clinics and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead, Bracknell and Chalfont St Peter. We hold 3 core values, Committed to Excellence, Working Together, and Facing the Future

Working Hours :
Weekly schedule: 07:30am - 17:30pm x3 days & 07:30 - 17:00 x 1 day.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness