The Apprentice Student Operating Department Practitioner will attend clinical placements within the Trust and attend locally delivered Canterbury Christchurch University sessions to acquire the theoretical aspects of this degree. This degree course in Operating Department Practice is a registered professional qualification with the Health and Care Professionals Council and practitioners become Allied Health Professionals.
It is a requirement that following this supported programme that students will apply to work for the Trust for a minimum of two years to support future patient care delivery as an Operating Department Practitioner.
This fixed term post is to provide training for the post holder to undertake an Operating Department Practice Degree. This apprenticeship allows the student to work while they learn in the theatre environment. The successful applicants will have time allocated for service delivery.
The Apprentice Student Operating Department Practitioner will attend clinical placements within the Trust and attend Canterbury Christchurch University sessions to acquire the theoretical aspects of this degree. This degree course in Operating Department Practice is a registered professional qualification with the Health and Care Professionals Council and practitioners become Allied Health Practitioners.
It is a requirement that following this supported programme that students will apply to work for the Trust for a minimum of two years to support future patient care delivery as an Operating Department Practitioner.
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
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