Apprentice Operating Department Practitioner Role Bolton with Sponsorship, Apply Now

Location
Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton

Type
Full-time Apprenticeship

Salary (£)
£24,071 to £25,674 per annum

About Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
At Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, they put people first. Whether it’s patients, staff, or the wider community, their focus is on delivering care that’s safe, effective, and compassionate. Their theatre department is known for its strong team culture, excellent retention, and a real commitment to helping people grow. They’ve partnered with Bolton University to offer a practical, fully-funded route into a career in operating department practice. If you’re ready for hands-on clinical experience backed by a supportive work environment, this could be your ideal next move.

Job details

Benefits

• Fully funded apprenticeship through the Apprenticeship Levy
• Earn while you learn with a full-time salary throughout the programme
• Strong clinical exposure at a busy NHS hospital
• Dedicated study time with structured learning through Bolton University
• Immediate start jobs UK for eligible applicants
• Supportive team culture with excellent staff retention

Requirements

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent Level 2)
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last 3 years
• Some awareness of operating department roles and the theatre environment
• A genuine interest in career growth in clinical care
• Willingness to take on clinical placements and respond to emergency scenarios

Salary Details

The role pays between £24,071 and £25,674 per year, aligned to Band 3 on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scale.

About the Role

This Operating Department Practice Apprenticeship Programme runs for three years and offers a rare opportunity to blend academic learning with real-time hospital experience. You’ll be based at Royal Bolton Hospital, rotating through elective and emergency theatre settings while supporting patient care. Alongside weekly academic learning at Bolton University, you’ll spend 30 hours per week on clinical placement. You’ll get involved in surgical cases, respond to acute events across the hospital, and gain the confidence to work under pressure. Everything is structured around helping you succeed, from your study time to your annual leave, which is set by the university.

This isn’t just training. It’s a head start in a field where your work directly supports patients at critical moments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing operating theatres and patients for surgery
• Learn to support anaesthetic, surgical, and recovery teams during procedures
• Take part in real-time responses to emergencies across hospital departments
• Follow a structured curriculum set by Bolton University
• Document care processes and help maintain high safety standards
• Engage with remote learning modules and apply academic content clinically
• Be a proactive part of a supportive team delivering essential care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check due to its direct involvement in patient care.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Royal Bolton Hospital, Minerva Road, Bolton, BL4 0JR
• Contact: Calum Barlow, Anaesthetic Team Leader – Calum.Barlow@boltonft.nhs.uk | 01204 390390

Reference Number
241-314AS-25

How To Apply
Spots are limited and deadlines are near. If you’ve got the passion, drive, and right qualifications, Apply Now and kickstart your career in patient care.