Operating Department Practitioner Apprenticeship Duchy Hospital - Truro, Cornwall Full Time 37.5 Hours Per Week 3 Year Fixed Term Contract to cover length of apprenticeship Duchy Hospital are looking to grow our own Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) by supporting suitable individuals to gain Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) registered status through apprenticeship and this is a key role to help us develop our workforce for the future.
Applicants should have a passion for caring and supporting people during surgery, and a desire to achieve HCPC registration. Duchy partners with Truro and Penwith College to provide this Degree Apprenticeship at Level 6 which offers a unique opportunity to become a registered healthcare professional with specialised skills, providing hands-on experience in a highly technical and rewarding environment.
Further information, including academic entry requirements, can be found here: Apprenticeship Standard: Operating Department Practitioner L6 - Truro & Penwith College
Duchy Hospital is Cornwall's only private hospital and has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare treatments and services. Everything we do is focused on providing the very best health care to all in a clean and safe environment.
By investing in advanced medical technology, the private hospital offers a wide range of treatments and services including orthopaedic surgery, spinal surgery, cardiology, cosmetic surgery, general surgery, ophthalmology including eye laser surgery, gynaecology, urology and ear, nose and throat treatments.
About the apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will prepare you to provide high standards of care to patients undergoing surgery. The course combines both academic and clinical practice. Some of the practical placements are delivered at Duchy, but others take place at healthcare venues around the county to ensure all necessary specialities are experienced.
Aged 18 years or over
GCSE Maths & English Level 4 (C) or equivalent.
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we're people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
Employee Assistance Programme
Work-Life Balance
~25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
~ Flexible shift patterns, where possible
~ Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
~ Career Development & Recognition
Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
Cycle2Work scheme
Free parking on site, where possible
the academic course commences in September 2026.
If you would Like to have an informal conversation before you apply please contact John Gurrin Theatre Manager or Martin Cowling Senior ODP
Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.