We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individuals who are seeking an opportunity to develop and become a registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The successful candidate will embark on a 3 year ODP apprenticeship supported by UCLAN. This will be paid in line with Agenda for Change Annex 21 meaning you will receive a percentage of a top Band 5 salary throughout your training. Starting at 65% in year 1, 70% in year 2 and 75% in year 3. Entry Requirements UCAS: 112 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma : DMM Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 points Foundation Entry Health and Social Care Key stage 3 or Adult Key Skills Level 3 in Numeracy and Literacy or Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy GCSEs: Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent such as Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English UCLAN apprenticeships have flexible entry requirements which take into consideration prior qualifications and experience. Fees And Funding Certificates of qualifications will need to be provided. Tuition fees are paid by funding through the Employer via the Apprenticeship Levy, meaning that you as the learner do not pay the standard tuition fee rates. Candidates must have a valid and eligible residency status according to the ESFA's funding rules, Annex A: Eligibility criteria: Who we fund - Pages 104-114 of the 2023-24 rules. Able to actively assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care during all perioperative phases, including Anaesthetics, Recovery & Scrub roles with the multidisciplinary team incorporating the whole of the patients' pathway. Aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS and regulatory body's code of practice implementing this into operating department practice. Participate in clinical governance by participating in auditing effectiveness of practice and incorporating findings. We operate from three main hospital sites - Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow in Furness and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP practices, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe and Ulverston Community Health Centre. RLI and FGH have a range of District General Hospital services with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of District General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre that can help with a range of non=life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jane Bayliff Job title: Theatre Manger Email address: jane.bayliff@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01229 403854 Kirsty Withers Theatre Manager 01229 403826 kirsty.withers@mbht.nhs.uk