Job summary
- Main area
- ODP Apprenticeship
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Apprenticeship: 3 years
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 269-SFT9646
- Employer
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Salisbury
- Salary
- £27,485 - £30,162 per annum pro rata if part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship
Band 4
Job overview
The Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) will be working towards becoming a registered ODP by gaining a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice through our chosen Higher Education Institute and will become a successful registrant of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The Apprentice ODP will undertake an apprenticeship programme incorporating the integrated Degree Apprenticeship standards of an ODP. The apprenticeship programme combines academic and work-based learning. The Apprentice ODP will be fully supported to develop the skills required over the duration of the apprenticeship.
We will be holding a Q&A session on Monday 23rd March at 17.00 pm - 19.00pm in the Education Centre on level 5, at Salisbury District Hospital. Come along and find out more about the role. There will also be a presentation at 18:10pm. There will be a chance to meet some of the team and ask any questions about the role and the recruitment process. No need to pre book but if you have any questions please email: [email protected]
Please note that we don't offer sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) are registered healthcare professionals specialising in the caring of people of all ages before, during and after surgery. ODPs mainly work in operating department but can work in areas such as education, Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. They work alongside other professionals and take the lead role ensuring a patient is safe of a patients journey through the operating theatre.
The Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) will be working towards becoming a registered ODP by gaining a BSc (Hons) in Operating Department Practice through our chosen Higher Education Institute and will become a successful registrant of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The Apprentice ODP will undertake an apprenticeship programme incorporating the integrated Degree Apprenticeship standards of an ODP. The apprenticeship programme combines academic and work-based learning. The Apprentice ODP will be fully supported to develop the skills required over the duration of the apprenticeship.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential criteria
- Functional skills in English and Maths at Level 2 or GCSE grade A/9 to C/4 Mathematics and English (ideally gained in the last 5 years
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A-C or 4-9 according to Bournemouth University entry requirements.
- Academic Entry Requirements: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent according to Bournemouth University entry requirements
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete if no previous care experience
- Relevant experience in a healthcare setting
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of an ODP
- Meets the ESFA funding requirements in being resident in the UK for at least 3 years
- Ability and willingness to travel to attend university study, work placements and daily commute
- Flexible attitude to all work patterns, including out of hours (weekends and night shifts)
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Experience in Healthcare setting
- Experience of working in operating theatres
- Able to manage workload and prioritise tasks.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Theatre Education Team (Lorna Wiersma- White)
- Job title
- Theatres Education Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01722 336262
- Additional information
Ext 5537
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