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Operating department practitioners (ODPs) provide skilled care and support to patients at all stages of an operation.
As well as a student loan, you may be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund, which helps with hardship, travel and childcare costs. You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You'll need:
You'll support patients of all ages, in the anaesthetic, surgery and recovery phases of an operation. You will:
With experience, you may be able to progress to team leader or senior ODP and manage an operating theatre unit. You could also move into education, training and research. Some ODPs take further training approved by the Royal College of Surgeons to work as surgical care practitioners. This would give you the skills to complete some surgical procedures, under the supervision of a consultant surgeon.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) practitioners use talking therapy to help patients change negative patterns of thinking or behaviour.
Mental health nurses work in hospitals and the community, to support people with mental health issues.
Hospital porters move patients, equipment and medical supplies around a hospital.
Palliative care assistants provide specialist end of life care and support to patients and their families.
Radiographers use equipment to diagnose or treat patients who are ill or injured.
Prosthetists and orthotists use the latest technology to create aids to help patients move without pain.
*THIS IS NOT A JOB VACACNY OR YOUR APPLICATION TO EXETER COLLEGE APPRENTICESHIPS*By applying here and attaching your CVcover letter you are registering your interest in the Dental Nursing Apprenticeship with Exeter College. From this you are put in a talent pool, sent marketing materials and your CV can be passed onto employers looking for apprentices. Please ensure that you have attached a CV to your application or you will not be considered for any position. Your CV should include why you are interested in becoming a Dental Nurse.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
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As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
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