Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner

Job summary

Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operating theatres are offering this exciting opportunity to join our innovative and supportive theatre team as an Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).

As an apprentice you will learn while you earn undertaking a three year BSc ODP programme via the University of Derby. Learners will work within the perioperative environment gaining the required skills and knowledge to meet the requirements of standards defined by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Institute for Apprenticeship and Technical Education.

Students are required to meet the academic requirement of the course, achieve clinical competencies and pass an end point assessment at the end of year 3 to meet the requirement for apprenticeship and professional registration.

Students will be required to attend a scheduled annual 1 week residency with the academic provider. Short-listed applicant will be interview by both Trust and university.

Main duties of the job

The apprentice will:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a registered practitioner

Demonstrate a commitment to undertake the clinical and academic training required to complete the programme

Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner

Work with clinical educators to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the perioperative setting and by attending the ODP degree apprenticeship

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Gloucester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has over 30 operating theatres, across 2 sites. We have a range of specialities including General Surgery, Trauma, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, Urology, vascular, Emergency Surgery, Head and Neck, Obstetrics and paediatrics. Our service runs 24/7, 365 days a year.

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Band 5 Annex 21/30

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0130

Job locations

Gloucester Royal Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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