ODP BSc Degree Apprenticeship Programme (3 Years) - INTERNAL

Job summary

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:maya.gurung@royalberkshire.nhs.uk / 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: apprenticeships@bucks.ac.uk

About us

There is now a real alternative to traditional university study. With the growth of higher and degree Apprenticeships, you have the opportunity to move your career forward and gain professional skills - all whilst working and earning salary.

With a degree Apprenticeship you can achieve a full Bachelor's or Master's degree. Just like traditional degrees, an Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to develop your career.

Apprenticeship Eligibility

Under UK Government rules Degree Apprentices:

o Must be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week.o Must have the right to live and work in the UK.o Must be employed in a role related to the subject matter of the Degree.o Current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health (OH) checks and Covid Risk Assessment (record of vaccination).

Programme Entry Requirement

o Employed in a clinically appropriate role.o GCSE grade C/4 in English Language & Maths or equivalent qualifications e.g. Functional Skills / Key Skills; Level 2 adult Literacy & Numeracy.o Level 3 Academic Qualification or Access to Higher Education Diploma.o Those with no prior academic qualification must produce evidence of academic ability by writing a 500 to 1000 words personal statement.