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5 | Operating Department Practitioner

Clinical | Nursing

Specific Roles

Working in Nursing
5 \| Operating Department Practitioner \| Theatre

Job Requirements

Skills

	Caring
	Discretion & tact
	Interpersonal techniques
	Organising techniques
	Patient centred services
	ROH values: Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Openness, Pride, Respect
	Significant experience: 2 to 5 years
	Teamwork
	Written and verbal communication

Qualifications

Apprenticeship
	Operating department practitioner (integrated degree) \| Level 6

Alternative
	Degree (Nursing) \| Level 6

Training

	6Cs of Nursing
	Core Mandatory Training
	Delivering an Enhanced Patient Experience
	Health, Safety and Welfare
	Infection Prevention and Control
	Mindfulness
	Role Specific Mandatory Training

In-Role Learning Opportunities

Continuous Professional Development

	E-Portfolio
	Health and Care Professions Council Standards (HCPC)
	Personal development review

Personal Development

Management competencies

Progression Examples

Band 6

Clinical Specialist

Alternative Route Examples

Band 2

Radiography Assistant

The following list contains examples of relevant qualifications that would be seen as equivalent options when compared to the latest Apprenticeship (standard).