Bachelor of Science (BSc) Operating Department Practice
Life as a student Operating Department Practitioner is interesting. Since becoming a Registered ODP I enjoy the caring environment and gain a high level of job satisfaction. It s a fascinating and rewarding career with excellent opportunities for further progression. Contents 3 Welcome to the world of the Operating Department Practitioner 4 Why Choose to Study Operating Department Practice at Leicester 5 What does an ODP do? 6 Aims of the programme 6 Content of the programme 7 Academic/Practice Split 8 What support will I receive during my studies? 10 Student Life 2
Welcome to the world of the Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Working in the Operating Theatre, you re truly at the sharp end of the care provided to patients undergoing surgery. An operation is often an important step on the road back to normal life. That s why caring for patients in theatres is a rewarding career that gives you a real sense of privilege. You ll see sights that you won t see anywhere else; you ll get to meet a great variety of people and become involved in many different situations. In essence, you ll become a key member of a team that cares for the patient at this crucial time. This role is enjoyable and stimulating, providing that you can accept the responsibility and the pressure that goes hand-in-hand with the fulfilment. 3
Absolutely fantastic course, just the right amount of balance between academic and clinical practice, which suits my learning style. I am supported very well by academic and placement staff which is very reassuring. Why choose to study Operating Department Practice at Leicester? Operating Department Practice at the University of Leicester is driven by a dedicated team with expertise and experience in Perioperative care. The programme receives consistently high rankings in the National Student Survey. As an ODP you will gain experience in an exciting and unique career and satisfaction from the support you will provide to patients. Career opportunities are strong, with a good starting salary plus 100% of graduates are in full-time employment within the healthcare sector. Hands on experience in clinical practice is well supported by professionals in placement and you will benefit from the vast range of teaching and learning expertise that the University of Leicester can offer. The University has strong links with hospitals throughout the East Midlands and beyond. Therefore, students may undertake their clinical placement at one of our partner hospitals, which include amongst others: Chesterfield Royal Hospital Derby Royal Hospital Kettering General Hospital Northampton General Hospital Nottingham University Hospitals United Lincolnshire Hospitals - Grantham and District Hospital - Pilgrim Hospital Boston University Hospitals of Leicester Independent Hospitals in the East Midlands 4
What does an ODP do? Operating Department Practitioners are an important part of the theatre team working with surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses to help ensure every operation is as safe and effective as possible. ODPs provide high standards of care and skilled support alongside medical and nursing colleagues during the patients perioperative journey. The ODPs role involves the application of theory to practice in a variety of clinical settings. The ODP therefore needs a broad knowledge and skill base including management and communication skills and will be involved with the assessment, delivery and evaluation of peri-operative care. Peri-operative care can be divided into three interconnected phases anaesthetic phase surgical phase recovery phase Aim of the programme ODPs provide a professional service within the multidisciplinary environment of the hospital s operating department and are engaged in the delivery of individualised patient care. The duties of the ODP involve working closely with other professionals to ensure that the care delivered to patients is in line with best practice and aims for a successful patient outcome. The aim of this programme is to provide you with the educational opportunities to gain the ODP BSc. You will then be fit to practise as an ODP upon graduation and eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council. 5
Content of the programme This full-time programme takes place over a continuous 144-week period, with programmes commencing twice a year, (in spring and autumn). You will attend the University of Leicester for academic study and you will be linked to a placement hospital where you will undertake practice experience. The programme is divided in to 15 Modules of Study, you must successfully achieve all Modules to gain the Award: The main learning methods used during the programme are: experiential learning, reflective practice, classroom study, private study and critical evaluation. Key subject areas include: Biological sciences, principles of peri-operative care, operating department technology and the legal, ethical and professional issues that affect clinical practice. The main assessment methods used are; practical, student assignments, presentations, projects and examinations. Operating Department Practice at the University of Leicester, combines academic facilities of the highest quality and a supportive culture within a welcoming academic environment. In addition, drawing on over 30 years of experience we can justifiably claim to be a premier provider of high quality learning in the field. As a student ODP you will require the following qualities: good communication skills ability to work as a team member willingness to take on responsibility good technical skills ability to care a flexible approach to your working week ability to work both in the academic and clinical setting ability to direct your own learning commitment and dedication to becoming a Registered Operating Department Practitioner and to high quality patient care 6
Academic/Practice Split During the programme you will spend 30 weeks in the classroom. The rest of the time is spent undertaking clinical placements and self-directed study. It is important to ensure the integration of academic learning and clinical practice. The higher level of compulsory attendance on the programme ensures that students achieve a unique level of readiness and fitness to practise as an ODP. COURSE SUMMARY YEAR 1 Foundations in Practice YEAR 2 Specialist Clinical Practice and development YEAR 3 Advanced Clinical Practice, Leadership and Management 7
What support will I receive during my studies? Support in practice You will be linked to and supported by an approved Placement Hospital. Assessment in practice is carried out by hospital Registered practitioners. They are themselves experts in operating department practice and fulfil the role of clinical placement managers and student mentor/assessors. Support for study Each student is supported by a personal tutor who will provide academic and pastoral support. Access is also available to all specialist support services that are expected in a leading teaching and research university. Entry requirements 112 UCAS Points All students must be 18 years of age by the start date of the programme. Details and further guidance on our entry criteria can be found on our website. We aim to enable applicants from a variety of educational backgrounds to access our programme. This includes those with traditional A2 Level qualifications who will need to gain a BBC, but also those who may have undertaken other qualifications such as an Access to Higher Education programme. There is also some flexibility in our entry criteria for mature applicants (21 and over). All applicants must be 18 years of age by the start date of the programme. Applicants whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate an achievement equivalent to IELTS Level 6.5. What do I do now? Attend an Operating Department Practice open day at the University of Leicester Make an application via UCAS For further details visit: www.le.ac.uk/odp As an institution preparing students for the wider world of health care. We will develop and build upon the values of the NHS Constitution tailoring them to their local needs. The NHS values provide common ground for co-operation to achieve shared aspirations, at all levels of the NHS. Further information regarding the NHS values can be found at: www.nhs.uk/nhsengland/thenhs/ about/pages/nhscoreprinciples.aspx 8
During my time on the ODP course I have been continuously supported by the tutors, they have always made time for me when I sought advice. As an adult dyslexic learner I feared that I would struggle academically yet with great support, not only have I kept up but managed to achieve numerous high grades within areas I never would have dreamed possible. 9
Student Life Campus On our bustling compact campus it s impossible to walk from one end to the other without bumping into someone you know along the way. The campus is a vibrant community, with all manner of places to meet, eat and drink, as well as study. We re committed to providing you with high quality facilities and resources that meet the needs of modern and ambitious students. Students Union The Students Union is brimming with opportunities that will make your time at Leicester unforgettable. The spectacular Percy Gee building boasts superb facilities, including the fantastic live music venue, O 2 Academy Leicester. You are encouraged to get involved with the SU there are over 200 student societies covering a huge range sport, politics, media, performing arts and much, much more. It s a great way of meeting new people, gaining skills or trying something completely different! www.leicesterunion.com Accommodation We are happy to provide advice for students that may require accommodation whilst on the programme. High quality student accommodation at Leicester offers a place to live for those students based at Leicester hospitals. We can also offer expert advice to students whose clinical placement will be elsewhere in the East Midlands. www.le.ac.uk/accommodation 10
Sports Facilities You can enjoy a workout, take a swim or build up a sweat in a fitness class at our modern sports centres on campus or at Manor Road. You can also get involved with our sports clubs, which welcome members of all abilities. Keen competitors can also represent the University through Team Leicester, the hotly-contested Varsity matches and our thriving Intramural events. www.le.ac.uk/sports Library Our award-winning David Wilson Library is a light, airy, five-storey building providing state-of-the art services. The Library is a first-class study environment with wireless access throughout, 24/5 opening during term-time, hundreds of PCs, laptop loans, group study rooms, support staff and a café. Our digital library, available 24/7 on and off campus, contains over 800,000 ebooks, 65,000 electronic journals and online support services. The Library is home to over one million printed volumes and extensive collections of rare books and archives. Our Librarians have created online guides to help you find information for your coursework and we invest over 7 million each year in the Library to make sure that you have the resources and services you need. www.le.ac.uk/library Attenborough Arts Centre The Attenborough Arts Centre is the University s own arts centre, offering a vibrant programme of events, music, spoken word, and exhibitions in its new gallery and performance spaces. Attenborough Arts offers you the chance to try something new, from a variety of arts courses to hula hoop dancing or creative writing. There are special discounts for students. Or if you just want a break from your studies you can enjoy free lunchtime music performances or have a drink at the café. www.attenborougharts.com 11
Printed by Print Services, University of Leicester, using vegetable based inks on FSC certified stock This brochure was published in June 2017. The University of Leicester endeavours to ensure that the content of its prospectus, programme specification, website content and all other materials are complete and accurate. On occasion it may be necessary to make some alterations to particular aspects of a course or module, and where these are minor, for example altering the lecture timetable or location, then we will ensure that you have as much notice as possible of the change to ensure that the disruption to your studies is minimised. However, in exceptional circumstances it may be necessary for the University to cancel or change a programme or part of the specification more substantially. For example, due to the unavailability of key teaching staff, changes or developments in knowledge or teaching methods, the way in which assessment is carried out, or where a course or part of it is over-subscribed to the extent that the quality of teaching would be affected to the detriment of students. In these circumstances, we will contact you as soon as possible and in any event will give you 30 days written notice before the relevant change is due to take place. Where this occurs, we will also and in consultation with you, offer you an alternative course or programme (as appropriate) or the opportunity to cancel your contract with the University and obtain a refund of any advance payments that you have made. Full Terms and Conditions and Senate Regulations governing our teaching programmes can be found here: www.le.ac.uk/offer-terms. Operating Department Practice Education Centre For Medicine University Of Leicester Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK e: odpeducation@le.ac.uk www.le.ac.uk/study /uniofleicester uniofleicester @uniofleicester ERD 10114 D 12244_06/17