Job Description

At Bradford Royal Infirmary we are offering a fantastic opportunity to undertake an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Degree in association with the University of Bolton. Now in its fourth year here at Bradford Teaching Hospital the course allows you to learn the knowledge and skills required across the different areas of perioperative care.

ODPs are registered healthcare professionals specialising in caring for people before, during and after surgery. ODPs work with patients of all ages in operating theatres and other perioperative environments and ensure the patient is safe throughout each stage of their surgical procedure. The role of an ODP offers a highly skilled role with a significant degree of variety, where you will be responsible for managing patient care for scheduled routine operations as well as responding to acute and life threating emergencies in various parts of the hospital

The job holder will be employed in a three-year full time degree apprenticeship role within the Bradford Teaching Hospital. During that time you will be working on site at the Bradford Teaching Hospital for 80% of your course while you under take practical assessments. The remaining 20% of the role will be delivered through formal education both in-house and at the University of Bolton. Your overall final grade will be made up of both practical competencies and academic study.

For the full 3 years you will be supported by supervisors and assessors from anaesthetics, scrub and recovery as well as experience other areas of the hospital such as maternity, accident and emergency, MRI and CT.

On successful completion of the programme you will be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) to enter the register as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).

This is a unique opportunity to work and study with outstanding clinical professionals, and to develop your career.

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THIS ROLE, WE WILL CLOSE THE APPLICATION WHEN WE HAVE REACHED AN OPTIMAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS, SO EARLY APPLICATION IS ESSENTIAL.

For more information please contact – James Brown – james.brown@bthft.nhs.uk or call 01274 38 2706 or John Lynch– john.lynch@bthft.nhs.ukor call 01274 38 2706

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

Closing Date: 26.05.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

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