Job summary

Do you want to be part of a high quality, innovative work-based learning programme aimed at shaping the delivery of Operating Theatre care for the future? Then the Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner role could be for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Theatres and Anaesthesia CSU. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high quality, patient-centred care to patients throughout their perioperative journey.

This is an apprenticeship where you will have the opportunity to earn while you learn throughout the duration of the programme. You will be employed in a three-year Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner role on a fixed term contract at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and undertake your academic studies at our Higher Education Institute Sheffield Hallam University.

The Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner course is a three-year education programme, working towards becoming a registered Operating Department Practitioner with a BSc Hons degree. The course combines work-based and academic learning between LTHT and an approved Higher Education Institute (HEI).

As an Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner you will be based, as a paid employee, within LTHT. Whilst you will be allocated to one specific area, you will experience working across internal placements to gain an appreciation of the different areas within our healthcare services.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to achieve the standards as set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), HEI and the Institute of Apprenticeships and on completion of the Three-year programme to register as an Operating Department Practitioner.

During the education programme you will develop skills and knowledge that will allow you to work in within a dynamic and challenging healthcare environment.

To be eligible to apply you must be able to evidence that you:

Meet the criteria outlined within the personal specification.

Are 18 years old or over.

Are able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).

Have lived in the UK for continuous 3-year period prior to start of the programme.

Have a valid visa for the full length of the apprenticeship until September 2028.

Please note:

This post is not eligible for Skilled Worker/Health & Care Visa sponsorship.

This advert may close early once enough suitable candidates have applied.

Please Note

If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

Each application will be considered on an individual basis.

Expected Shortlisting Date

15/09/2025

Planned Interview Date

06/10/2025

About us

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of the Apprenticeship you will be required to:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner (or other registered care professional) with a focus on promoting patient health and independence

Successfully complete and pass the academic elements of the programme as specified by the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT), HEI and Institute of Apprenticeship standards. You will also be required to complete an apprentice portfolio that demonstrates learning and skills and complete an end point assessment.

Successfully complete the Operating Department Practitioner competencies related to HCPC standards as specified by the Trust and the University

Have sound attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and LTHT values as set out in The Leeds Way.

Work as part of a designated clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient

Work with a mentor, taking responsibility for developing your own competence while on placements and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your learning

Adhere to the policies and procedures required as an employee of LTHT

Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude, both to your paid work and academic studies.

Job description
Job responsibilities

As part of the Apprenticeship you will be required to:

Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse/ Operating Department Practitioner (or other registered care professional) with a focus on promoting patient health and independence

Successfully complete and pass the academic elements of the programme as specified by the Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust (LTHT), HEI and Institute of Apprenticeship standards. You will also be required to complete an apprentice portfolio that demonstrates learning and skills and complete an end point assessment.

Successfully complete the Operating Department Practitioner competencies related to HCPC standards as specified by the Trust and the University

Have sound attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS Values and LTHT values as set out in The Leeds Way.

Work as part of a designated clinical care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient

Work with a mentor, taking responsibility for developing your own competence while on placements and attending academic study; maintaining evidence of your learning

Adhere to the policies and procedures required as an employee of LTHT

Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic attitude, both to your paid work and academic studies.

Person Specification

Skills and Behaviours

Essential

Caring, compassionate and positive attitude
Reliable and trustworthy
Good interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
Motivated and willingness to learn and develop

Desirable

Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Basic IT skills
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Applicants must be 18 years old or over.

Experience

Essential

An understanding of health and social care.
Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the role.

Desirable

Experience in health and social care, including volunteering.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
Evidence of successful formal study at Level 3 and a minimum of six months experience in a health and social care capacity.
96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels.
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE co
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE

Desirable

Care Certificate
Other qualifications may be considered in discussion with the University. Where applicants have undertaken qualifications in a related subject, we will consider this on an individual basis.

Person Specification
Skills and Behaviours

Essential

Caring, compassionate and positive attitude
Reliable and trustworthy
Good interpersonal skills, confident and enthusiastic
Motivated and willingness to learn and develop

Desirable

Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Basic IT skills
Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Applicants must be 18 years old or over.

Experience

Essential

An understanding of health and social care.
Insight into the roles and responsibilities of the role.

Desirable

Experience in health and social care, including volunteering.

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English
Evidence of successful formal study at Level 3 and a minimum of six months experience in a health and social care capacity.
96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels.
Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE co
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE

Desirable

Care Certificate
Other qualifications may be considered in discussion with the University. Where applicants have undertaken qualifications in a related subject, we will consider this on an individual basis.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

Employer's website

Leeds Teaching Hospitals

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