ODP Apprentice – Theatres
Closing date: 9 June 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with patient care and departmental duties as a Theatre Support Worker under direction of Registered Theatre Practitioners.
- Complete the Care Certificate Programme before university application.
- Train and study for a BSc (Hons) ODP Programme approved by HCPC and accredited by the College of Operating Department Practitioners.
- Attend an additional interview with the university if offered apprenticeship.
- Provide original qualification certificates before enrollment.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, candidates who register with HCPC are guaranteed a Band 5 ODP position at Addenbrooke’s.
Qualifications:
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grades A–C or 4–9.
- Maths and English GCSE or Level 2 equivalent (Functional Skills).
- Level 3 qualification in a health and social care related course, or A‑Level study with at least 112 UCAS points.
- Completed Care Certificate.
- IELTS overall score of at least 7.0 with no element below 6.5 if English is a second language.
- DBS clearance and ability to meet occupational health requirements.
Experience:
- Experience in a multi‑disciplinary team.
- Verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
- Evidence of recent study.
- Previous NHS hospital or care environment experience.
- Previous operating theatre experience.
Knowledge:
- Privacy and confidentiality.
- Respect and communication.
- Health and safety requirements.
- Timekeeping.
- Role of the ODP as a registered practitioner.
- Infection control standards.
- Understanding of operating theatre environment.
Skills:
- Good communication and following instructions.
- Teamworking.
- Respect for patient dignity, empathy and kindness.
- Commitment, values and behaviours.
- Compassionate behaviours.
- Positive work ethic, willingness to learn.
- Recognise when senior help is needed.
- Prioritise and organise workload.
- Consistent individualised care.
Additional Requirements:
- Behave towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to Trust values of safety, kindness and excellence.
- Recognise theatre support worker health and safety limits.
- Commitment to patient care.
- Awareness of manual handling and shift work hazards.
- Desire to work in operating theatre and train as an ODP.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
Application requires a disclosure under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
EEO Statement:
Cambridge University Hospitals welcomes applications from all backgrounds, irrespective of age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, or socio‑economic background.
Visa: This full‑time permanent position is not available to students or foreign nationals on a student visa unless they have applied for a Graduate visa, completed their course, or have sponsorship.
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata.
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