Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for up to two colleagues to join us as a BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner Degree Apprentice in association with Bournemouth University. We are looking for enthusiastic, proactive and motivated individuals to undertake the Operating Department Practice Degree Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

You will learn a diverse set of skills in anaesthetics, surgery and recovery, allowing you to gain insight into all three of those clinical specialties. You will work with the theatre team as an ODP Apprentice on a 3‑year fixed‑term Band 3 contract, predominantly in the perioperative environment. The apprenticeship combines work and clinical placement learning with academic study, enabling the required 20% off the job training, and you will be required to travel to the University campus as needed throughout the training period.

Qualifications

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