Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner; XR

Doyou want to be part of a high quality, innovative work-based learningprogramme aimed at shaping the delivery of Operating Theatre care for thefuture? Then the Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner role could befor you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Theatres and Anaesthesia CSU. Weare looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high quality,patient-centred care to patients throughout their perioperative journey.

Thisis an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to earn while youlearn throughout the duration of the programme. You will be employed in athree-year Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner role on a fixed term contract at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and undertake your academic studies at our Higher Education Institute University of Huddersfield.

Please note:

This post is not eligible for Skilled Worker/Health & Care Visa sponsorship.

This advert may close early onceenough suitable candidates have applied.

The Apprentice Operating Department Practitionercourse is a three-yeareducation programme, working towards becoming a registered Operating Department Practitioner with a BSc Hons degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between LTHT and an approved Higher Education Institute(HEI).

Asan Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) you will be based, as apaid employee, within LTHT. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific hometeam, you will experience placements in various clinical areas across the CSU,allowing you to gain skills and knowledge in different specialty areas.

Youwill be required to achieve the standards set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships. Oncompletion of the Three-year programme you will be able to apply to join the register as an Operating Department Practitioner.

Duringthe education programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allowyou to work in within a dynamic and challenging healthcare environment.

Tobe eligible to apply you must be able to evidence that you:

Meet the criteria outlined within the personal specification.

Are 18 years old or over.

Are able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Have lived in the UK for continuous3-year period prior to start of the programme.

Have a valid visa for the full lengthof the apprenticeship until September 2029.

Ourvalues are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see thisas a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by ourstaff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five valuesare:

Accountable

Empowered

Allour actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across

West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and drivingforward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of thatchange.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Aspart of the apprenticeship, you will be required to:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner (or otherregisteredhealthcare professional) with a focus on promoting patient health and independence

Successfully complete and pass the academic elements of the programme as specified by the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT), HEI and Institute of Apprenticeship standards. You will also be required to complete an apprentice portfolio that demonstrates learning andskills and complete an end point assessment.

Successfully complete the Operating Department Practitioner competencies related to HCPC standards as specified bythe Trust and the University

Have sound attitudes and behaviourscompatible with NHS Values and LTHT values as set out in The Leeds Way.

Work as part of a designated clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient

Work with a mentor, taking responsibility for developing your own competence while on placements and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your learning

Adhere to the policies and procedures required as an employee of LTHT

Demonstrate a…