ODP BSc Degree Apprenticeship Programme (3 Years) - INTERNAL

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE: INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

**Band 2 Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) BSc Degree Apprenticeship Programme**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for internal applicants to apply for a place on a 3 year ODP Apprenticeship degree programme at Bucks New University, with clinical placements within the perioperative environment at the Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) in Reading and West Berkshire Community Hospital (WBCH) in Thatcham.

You will need to provide evidence of Maths & English GCSE Grade 5/C / Functional Skills or above, completed the Care Certificate and any other academic qualifications to gain entry on to the ODP Apprenticeship degree programme.

Information can be found on the BNU website, or contact Maya Gurung / Sarah Colledge – Leads for Practice Development, Theatres at RBH: [email protected] / sarah.colledge@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant, preferably in the perioperative environment, and have a passion and drive to develop into an Operating Department Practitioner.

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has an excellent partnership with Bucks New University to ensure high standards of clinical practice, alongside academia.

Applicants will be paid as a Band 2 whilst on the program and be expected to work a 37.5 hour week.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd April 2025.

Interviews will take place on Friday 4th April 2025, either in person or via MS Teams.

BNU offer the chance to visit their open day for perspective ODP students on Wednesday 2nd April (10:00 – 16:00) at their High Wycombe campus.  Please use the following email address to make enquiries: [email protected]

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This programme will provide apprentices with the key knowledge and skills to prepare them to work within the Operating Department and associated areas.

This includes working within a multi-disciplinary team providing high quality, individualised care for patients throughout their perioperative journey and beyond.

Please refer to the attached documents for further information.