Job summary
Nottingham University Hospitals Specialist Support Directorate provides services to both Nottingham City Hospital Campus and Queens Medical Centre Campus. It comprises a multidisciplinary team of professional staff concerned with providing a wide range of services including Theatres & Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Sterile Services.
This is a developmental role. The student ODP will work towards progression into the post of Theatre Practitioner through successful completion of the Apprentice BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice. They will develop and maintain knowledge, skills and competencies related to the role of the ODP within the service and through completion of the ODP degree programme which includes working in the perioperative environment.
Apprentice ODPs are an integral part of the perioperative team. They perform roles/tasks across the perioperative environment including the scrub, circulating, anaesthetic and recovery role working alongside all members of the multi-disciplinary team, theatre and recovery practitioners. This will include tasks and responsibilities as delegated by registered members of the perioperative team.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, applicants must familiarise themself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
- Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered practitioner
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NUH Values & Behaviours
- 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 practitioner
- Work with a practice educator to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace, while on placements and through attending ODP degree programme
- Develop by the end of the ODP Programme the ability to work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individual's defined plan of care, within the parameters of practice of a registered ODP, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the UKs only Magnet accredited hospital, renown for delivering care excellence to its patients.
We recognise responsibility to ensure that staff are developed and stimulated within their environment in order to achieve their vision and deliver care that reflects the values and behaviours of the Trust. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression, training and development.
We have a caring and supportive multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the delivery of quality patient care. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team are essential. Personal and professional development is actively supported.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must familiarise themself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants must familiarise themself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMaths and English L2 (GCSE C/4 or above) or equivalent
- o112 UCAS points from either: A levels grade BBC, Access to Higher Education Diploma, or BTEC Nationals
- oFoundation Degree (Fdsc) Professional Development (theatre assistant practitioner course)
- oLevel 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (4345-31) City and Guilds
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oRecognises own role in team and is aware of own ability and role limitations
- oPrevious experience in a Health care setting (minimum 1 year)
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- oAble to communicate clearly in verbal and written format
- oUnderstands and practices the principles of confidentiality
- oAble to demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
- oDemonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Word, Excel etc.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Desirable
- oEvidence of study attended related to customer care or values & behaviours training
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- oAbility to analyse and act on simple information on a daily basis, e.g. observations and changes to the patient's condition
- oDeals effectively with problems within well-defined procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- oDemonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- oDemonstrate an ability of planning and organisation of straightforward tasks
- oAbility to work under pressure and to a deadline
Desirable
- oDemonstrate effective time management
Physical Skills
Essential
- oAbility to undertake manual handling of people and equipment in line with Trust policy
- oAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time and work in all clinical areas as directed by a Registered Theatre Practitioner
- oAble to follow instruction and under the direction of qualified practitioners assist in the preparation of equipment for operating lists
Desirable
- oEvidence of moving and handling training
Other Requirements
Essential
- oCriminal Records Bureau clearance in accordance with Trust policy
- oAwareness of the need to be flexible in working patterns and practices
Desirable
- oEvidence of any other related training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMaths and English L2 (GCSE C/4 or above) or equivalent
- o112 UCAS points from either: A levels grade BBC, Access to Higher Education Diploma, or BTEC Nationals
- oFoundation Degree (Fdsc) Professional Development (theatre assistant practitioner course)
- oLevel 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (4345-31) City and Guilds
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- oRecognises own role in team and is aware of own ability and role limitations
- oPrevious experience in a Health care setting (minimum 1 year)
Desirable
Communication
Essential
- oAble to communicate clearly in verbal and written format
- oUnderstands and practices the principles of confidentiality
- oAble to demonstrate basic IT skills
Desirable
- oDemonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail, Word, Excel etc.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's "We are here for you" behavioural standards
Desirable
- oEvidence of study attended related to customer care or values & behaviours training
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- oAbility to analyse and act on simple information on a daily basis, e.g. observations and changes to the patient's condition
- oDeals effectively with problems within well-defined procedures and guidelines
Desirable
- oDemonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- oDemonstrate an ability of planning and organisation of straightforward tasks
- oAbility to work under pressure and to a deadline
Desirable
- oDemonstrate effective time management
Physical Skills
Essential
- oAbility to undertake manual handling of people and equipment in line with Trust policy
- oAbility to stand for prolonged periods of time and work in all clinical areas as directed by a Registered Theatre Practitioner
- oAble to follow instruction and under the direction of qualified practitioners assist in the preparation of equipment for operating lists
Desirable
- oEvidence of moving and handling training
Other Requirements
Essential
- oCriminal Records Bureau clearance in accordance with Trust policy
- oAwareness of the need to be flexible in working patterns and practices
Desirable
- oEvidence of any other related training
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.
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
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).