Job summary The post-holder will be employed by the Trust as an Apprentice in Operating Department Practice and undertake degree level study, demonstrating the Apprentice standard as set by the Institute for Apprenticeships (IFA) and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency. Upon completion of the degree level study, the apprentice will be eligible to apply to the HCPC and work under the protected title of Operating Department Practitioner (ODP). The apprenticeship will encompass teaching blocks at University and clinical placements (across the ULHT sites), the work-based learning will encompass anaesthetics', intra-operative and the post anaesthetic phases of care. The university will be selected and commissioned by the Trust Main duties of the job o To commit to their personal learning and development includes completion of the degree apprenticeship programme and their appraisal and supervision.Have a responsibility for use of resources, maintain stock levels within own specialist areas.Act at all times within relevant code of conduct.Responsible for patient care.Participate in audit meetings.Accurate record keeping.Security of drugsCare of equipment Ability to demonstrate and develop - Operating Department Practitioner knowledge and be able to relate theory into practice. - Reflective practice skills Develop the ability to plan and prioritise own workload with support and guidance from Registered ODP/Nurses. Moving and Handling Skills Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills demonstrating empathy and sensitivity. Ability to work as part of a team.Manual DexterityEnsure safety from physical aspects of the role e.g. moving of equipment, patients and cleaning equipment etc. Good hand to eye coordination Ability to concentrate for long periods IT and standard keyboard skills About us United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing consistently excellent and safe patient centred care for the people of Lincolnshire, through highly skilled, committed and passionate staff working together. We do this by putting our patients at the centre of all that we do and providing the best quality care with passion and pride. We have a set of values that inform every action we take and every decision we make. They are all the foundation of what United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust stand for, and encompass a desire in all of us to provide the highest quality care to patients and each other. Details Date posted 14 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £22,477 to £27,362 a year Band 5 annex 21 Contract Apprenticeship Duration 3 years Working pattern Full-time Reference number 357-PR-151-25-QIA387 Job locations Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Job description Job responsibilities To successfully complete the Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship incorporating BSc(Hons) Operating Department Practice To attend University and Clinical Placements as agreed with UHLT and the designated university. To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements To register with HCPC upon achievement of the qualification In the workplace participate in the following duties, under appropriate supervision, thereby developing safe and effective skills in the delivery of effective care in the operating department environment. 1. Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate own workload, organising equipment and resources as service demands, in accordance with policies and protocols. Ensuring all documentation relating to patient care is maintained, accurate and legible.2. Liaise with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team who are involved in the specialized care of patients. Ability to give and receive sensitive and complex information.3. Prepare and organise clinical work areas to receive patients, ensuring own practice is evidence and research based. 4. Act as a patient advocate respecting autonomy and confidentiality. The post holder is expected to treat patients, service users and carers with courtesy, care and compassion at all times, treating each person as an individual by offering a personalised service. Trust staff will adopt behaviours and attitudes which promote, supports and respects privacy and dignity in accordance with the Trust Dignity policies and dignity in care pledges. Staff are expected to challenge poor practice in relation to dignity and treat each other with respect. 5. To continue professional development throughout their study and maintain a record of development that includes reflective learning.6. Communicate with the patient to ensure they are fully informed in all aspects of their care. When appropriate, ensure that the necessary equipment/personnel are available to help overcome barriers of understanding. Communicate with relatives and patients to offer appropriate information and support. (This may include highly sensitive information).7. To comply with the hygiene code ensuring all working practice supports infectionprevention and control including awareness of hand hygiene and environmentalCleanliness in all clinical areas.8. In conjunction with senior staff, will participate in the setting, monitoring and evaluation of standards of care for patients. 9. To undertake Clinical Governance activities: demonstrating evidence of Continuing Professional Development including mandatory training, participation in departmental induction, performance development review, health and safety, risk management and clinical audit, and to receive clinical supervision.10. Will inform shift coordinator when changes in circumstances occur which affect safe and competent practice.11. To seek opportunities for involvement in activities to promote Operating Department practice development. 12. Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance through every day practice.13. To undertake any other appropriate additional duties, as required by the needs of the service Job description Job responsibilities To successfully complete the Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship incorporating BSc(Hons) Operating Department Practice To attend University and Clinical Placements as agreed with UHLT and the designated university. To complete and pass academic modules and clinical placements to the required standard in order to progress through the programme To ensure timely achievement in accordance with the academic programme requirements To register with HCPC upon achievement of the qualification In the workplace participate in the following duties, under appropriate supervision, thereby developing safe and effective skills in the delivery of effective care in the operating department environment. 1. Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate own workload, organising equipment and resources as service demands, in accordance with policies and protocols. Ensuring all documentation relating to patient care is maintained, accurate and legible.2. Liaise with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team who are involved in the specialized care of patients. Ability to give and receive sensitive and complex information.3. Prepare and organise clinical work areas to receive patients, ensuring own practice is evidence and research based. 4. Act as a patient advocate respecting autonomy and confidentiality. The post holder is expected to treat patients, service users and carers with courtesy, care and compassion at all times, treating each person as an individual by offering a personalised service. Trust staff will adopt behaviours and attitudes which promote, supports and respects privacy and dignity in accordance with the Trust Dignity policies and dignity in care pledges. Staff are expected to challenge poor practice in relation to dignity and treat each other with respect. 5. To continue professional development throughout their study and maintain a record of development that includes reflective learning.6. Communicate with the patient to ensure they are fully informed in all aspects of their care. When appropriate, ensure that the necessary equipment/personnel are available to help overcome barriers of understanding. Communicate with relatives and patients to offer appropriate information and support. (This may include highly sensitive information).7. To comply with the hygiene code ensuring all working practice supports infectionprevention and control including awareness of hand hygiene and environmentalCleanliness in all clinical areas.8. In conjunction with senior staff, will participate in the setting, monitoring and evaluation of standards of care for patients. 9. To undertake Clinical Governance activities: demonstrating evidence of Continuing Professional Development including mandatory training, participation in departmental induction, performance development review, health and safety, risk management and clinical audit, and to receive clinical supervision.10. Will inform shift coordinator when changes in circumstances occur which affect safe and competent practice.11. To seek opportunities for involvement in activities to promote Operating Department practice development. 12. Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance through every day practice.13. To undertake any other appropriate additional duties, as required by the needs of the service Person Specification Qualifications Essential Maths & English GCSE/Functional Skills NVQ/Level 3 or equivalent in health care Previous experience Essential Experience of working in a Clinical Environment Experience of prioritising own time and working to deadlines Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable Experience as a health care support worker or equivalent in hospital Evidence of knowledge Essential A clear understanding and appreciation of Operating Department Practice and its related values Ability to work with people regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability Ability to work in accordance with anti- discriminatory and anti-oppressive practices Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including sound listening skills. Digitally literate/Good IT skills Good organisational skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to use own initiative whilst recognising when to seek further assistance Ability to reflect on own experience and use this in own development Specific requirements Essential Enthusiasm for the profession Good attendance record Willingness to learn and develop in the role Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Flexible approach to changing demands of working environment Commitment to support the Trust values and Staff charter Person Specification Qualifications Essential Maths & English GCSE/Functional Skills NVQ/Level 3 or equivalent in health care Previous experience Essential Experience of working in a Clinical Environment Experience of prioritising own time and working to deadlines Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework Desirable Experience as a health care support worker or equivalent in hospital Evidence of knowledge Essential A clear understanding and appreciation of Operating Department Practice and its related values Ability to work with people regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability Ability to work in accordance with anti- discriminatory and anti-oppressive practices Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including sound listening skills. Digitally literate/Good IT skills Good organisational skills Ability to work as part of a team Ability to use own initiative whilst recognising when to seek further assistance Ability to reflect on own experience and use this in own development Specific requirements Essential Enthusiasm for the profession Good attendance record Willingness to learn and develop in the role Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post Flexible approach to changing demands of working environment Commitment to support the Trust values and Staff charter 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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) . Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Pilgrim Hospital Sibsey Road Boston PE21 9QS Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Road, PE21 9QS Boston, United Kingdom