Allied Health Professionals

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Theatres to study as an Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner. This is a new and innovative route to acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviours across different areas of perioperative care. 

This 3 year course combines work-based  and academic learning between The Royal Shrewsbury and The Princess Royal, Telford Hospitals and Staffordshire University, in which you will study for the Operating Department Practice (Degree Apprenticeship) -BSc (Hons).

During the Apprenticeship you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in today's dynamic, complex and changing healthcare environment. Whilst you will be allocated to the Operating Department, you will also experience working across both internal and external  clinical placements to gain wider experience, meeting the standards required for Operating Department Practice.

Applications are encouraged from Nursing Associates,  Assistant Practitioners, Health T Levels & Health and Social Care students, & HCA's, other health care professions will be considered.  Work experience within Theatres  is preferred and visit encouraged. Evidence of recent study and the ability to study at a higher level is essential.

You must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to apply - 

• Can be any age post full-time education (16+)
• Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training
• Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. There needs to be significant new learning.
• Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years.

Or 

Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document: Apprenticeship funding rules Aug 2024 - July 2025

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