The Operating Theatre Journal February 2022

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Apprentice ODP’s at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton; towards a future workforce modelLead Author –Mr Nigel D Roberts, MSc, BA(HONS), PGR student, ODP.Lead Theatre ManagerContributing Authors – Miss Jennifer Cuttell, ODP, Senior Clinical Educator theatres- Miss Ellie Marks, RGN, Clinical Educator theatres- Mrs Jennifer Flint, ODP, Clinical Educator theatres- Mrs Grace Pearn, AHP Lead- Professor Stephen Wordsworth, University of DerbyKeywords:Apprentice, Operating Department Practitioners, Grow your own, Local, Educators, Covid-19, Health Care Assistants, Allied Health ProfessionalAbstract:Objective: The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton in 2021, took the decision to recruit ninety apprentice Operating Department Practitioners(ODPs) over a three-year period to help fill the gap of qualified registered theatre practitioners and to mitigate against the extraordinarily longwaiting lists that have resultedTHEfrom Covid-19 pandemicMethods: A project team was established solely for the recruitment of apprentice ODP’s. Internal and external recruitment via webinars, arecruitment agency, UHDB screensavers, and NHS Jobs.Findings: All apprentice ODP posts thus far have been recruited too. Applicants that were not successful, were offered Health Care Assistant (HCA)include roles the UHDB operating merger, theatre, theatres to help over prepare 4 sites, them increased for the business future recruitment activity, safe events. staffingfor Conclusion: more theatre Growing sessions your own and staff the will new ensure operating that theatres students in planning. stay the organisation, as well as inspiring staff to apply, as the trust is a strongand firm believer of ‘grow your own’.ThereBackground:are 223 NHS Trusts in England (Kingsfund, 2021) but only 157 have operatingtheatresIn general,(Supportingthe recruitmentFacilitiesof ODPsData,locally2019/20).is fallingTheremainlyareduesevento theNHScourseregionslengthinbeingtotal,extended (DipHE to BSc) and the tuition bursary beingabolished in September 2017. Other factors that may have an impact on recruitment to the profession could include UHDB merger, theatres overwith 4 sites, a total increased of 3,282 business operating activity, theatres. safe staffing The University for more theatre Hospitals sessions of Derby and and the new Burton operating theatres in planning.(UHDB) There are are 223 located NHS Trusts in the in England Midlands (Kingsfund, region and 2021) is but one only of 25 157 NHS have Trusts operating within theatres (Supporting Facilities Data, 2019/20). There are sevenNHS regions in total, with a total of 3,282 operating theatres. The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are located in the Midlandswider Midlands region, with a total of 600 operating theatres.region and is one of 25 NHS Trusts within the wider Midlands region, with a total of 600 operating theatres.Table 1 details the number of trusts by region.Table 1 details the number of trusts by region.Table 1 – NHS England trusts by region.London 23Southwest 21Southeast 22Midlands 25East 18Northwest 26Northeast & Yorkshire 22THETotal 157UHDB are are one one of of only only five five Trusts Trusts Nationally Nationally with with more more than than fifty operating fifty operating theatres. theatres. There are two additional theatres opening in 2022, a Hybridtheatre in April 2022 and a dedicated private patients theatre in the summer of 2022. This will mean that UHDB will have fifty-six operatingThere theatres are and two over additional 600wte theatres staff. opening With in the 2022, number a Hybrid of patients theatre waiting in April for 2022 treatment and due to COVID-19, this was nationally estimated to bea 4.7million currentlydedicated(2021), in private April this 2021. patientsis That just undertheatre is half highest in theof the number summerregistered since of 2022.workforce, records This began willandmean in 45 2007. couldthat Of UHDB those 4.7million patients, 387, 885 are waiting more than 52weeksretire withinfor routinethe nextoperations5 yearsand(Agedprocedures.51 – 65)(BMJ, 2021). UHDB carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day.will have fifty-six operating theatres and over 600wte theatre staff. With the number ofTable two shows that half of the current Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) workforce could retire in the next 3-5 years at UHDB. UHDBpatients have 138 waiting ODPs currently for treatment (2021), due this is to just COVID-19, under half this of the was registered nationally workforce, estimated and to 45 be could retire within the next 5 years (Aged 51 – 65)4.7million Current workforce in April 2021. age profile That is across the highest UHDB theatres number (ODP) since records began in 2007. OfCurrent workforce age profile across UHDB theatres (ODP)those 4.7million patients, 387, 885 are waiting more than 52 weeks for routineoperations and procedures. (BMJ, 2021). UHDB carry out more than 300 electiveprocedures each working day.Table two shows that half of the current Operating Department Practitioners (ODP)workforce could retire in the next 3-5 years at UHDB. UHDB have 138 ODPsDiscussion:2The University hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are moving to a 50/50 nurse/ODP split to keep up with retirements, maintain the currentworkforce Discussion: and develop expanded service activity, as well as retain job satisfaction for nurses and ODPs, develop the current workforce, offer arecruitment incentive as the Trust invests in the workforce and a career pathway from Apprentice HCA to Qualified ODP.The University hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) are moving to a 50/50nurse/ODP 8 split to keep up with retirements, THE maintain OPERATING the current THEATRE workforce JOURNAL andwww.otjonline.comdevelop expanded service activity, as well as retain job satisfaction for nurses and
Why Chose the Apprentice ODP route?The BSC (Hons) ODP course will be delivered over three years, during which Apprentice learners will be supported to develop new skills andknowledge that will allow them to work in today’s dynamic, complex and changing healthcare environment. Whilst the apprentice ODPs areallocated to theatres, they will experience working across clinical placements areas, in varied settings, to enable the apprentice to gain essentialexperience and achieve the learning outcomes of the curriculum.The apprenticeship combines clinical practice-based learning with level six academic modules.Why having Apprentice ODP’s is positive development for both the learner andorganisation? Why having Apprentice ODP’s is positive development for both the learner and organisation?Apprentice HCAQualified HCA - NVQ Level 2THEAssistant Theatre Practitioner (ATP)Qualified HCA - NVQ Level 3Apprentice ODP - Internal or external candidateBand 5 Theatre PractitionerSurgical First Assistant (Part 1)Surgical First Assistant (Part 1)Band 6 - Senior Theatre PractitionerClinical EducatorsSurgical First Assistant (Part 2)Band 7 - Lead PractitionerSenior Clinical EducatorBand 8A Theatre Manager , Band 8 B - Theatre LeadWhat to expect as an Apprentice ODP?What to expect as an Apprentice ODP?As an apprentice ODP, and if you’ve never worked in a healthcare setting, in the first six months, you will undertake the care certificate whilstAs working an apprentice as a ODP, Health and Care if you’ve Assistant. never worked Once in a you healthcare have passed setting, in this the first you will be able to join the University and access the ODP, BSc (Hons) course. As ansix apprentice months, you ODP will undertake you will the work care and certificate achieve whilst competencies working as a Health in supporting Care the patient through the entire pathway from arrival in the theatre suite,during their operation and supporting them onto their recovery pathway. Day case, emergency, and trauma care, managing the preparation ofthe operating theatres and care of patients undergoing their operation and finally recovery of the patient once their surgery has been completed.The relationship between UHDB and the University of Derby (UoD)?THEUHDB, in partnership with the University of Derby, is offering an opportunity to undertake an Allied Health Professional training as an OperatingDepartment Practitioner and be paid whilst learning.Bibliography:BMJ 2021KINGSFUND.ORG.UKNHS Waiting list hits 14-year record high of 4.7million peoplehttps://www.bmj.com/content/373/bmj.n995[Accessed 20th January 2022]Key facts and figures about the NHShttps://www.kingsfund.org.uk/audio-video/key-facts-figures-nhs[Accessed 20th January 2022]NHS ENGLAND, 2019-20THETHETHESupporting facilities data, operating theatres in NHS organisations in England, quarter 3 2019-204https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work%20areas/cancelled-elective-operations/supporting-facilities-data/[Accessed 20th January 2022] SEPTEMBER 2020 ISSUE NO. 360 ISSN 0000-000XOTJONLINE.COMSEPTEMBER 2020 ISSUE NO. 360 ISSN 0000-000XThe Operating SEPTEMBER 2020 ISSUE NO. Theatre 360 ISSN 0000-000XJournalThe TheOperating OperatingTheatre WWW.OTJONLINE.COMTheatreJournalGet Your Personal copy fromThe Leading Independent Print & Digital Journal For ALL Operating Theatre StaffODPs, Find Theatre, out more 02921 Anaesthetic 680068 • e-mail & Recovery admin@lawrand.com Nurses Issue 377 February 2022 9OTJONLINE.COM£2.00£2.00Jobs, News, Study Days, Books,Clinical Articles
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