Bank Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Practice Plus Group; Ilford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank rate £28.37 per hour

Flexible shifts

High performing clinical team

Supportive working environment

Make a difference to patients

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford is seeking a Bank Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join a high-performing theatre team. The role offers bank (0-hour) contracts with flexible shifts across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery, delivering perioperative care in a variety of specialties.

You will hold HCPC or NMC registration with a degree in Operating Department Practice, plus UK post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• UK post-qualification experience across Anaesthetics, Scrub and PACU/Recovery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high standards of perioperative patient care.
• Working across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery as required.
• Preparing theatre and anaesthetic rooms for daily operating lists.
• Supporting safe patient transfer and handover processes.
• Assisting with management of instruments, consumables and equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting stock control.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
• Supporting infection prevention and clinical governance initiatives.
• Participating in teaching, supervision and departmental development activities.
• Collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Skills

UK perioperative experience across Ana

Excellent communication

Teamwork

MS Outlook/Excel

Education

Degree in Operating Department Practice or equivalent

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you a skilled Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) looking for flexibility, variety and the opportunity to work within a high-performing theatre team? We are looking for a Bank Operating Department Practitioner to join our team at Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced perioperative practitioner to work across a range of surgical specialties whilst enjoying the flexibility of bank working. You'll play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative journey and contribute to outstanding patient outcomes.

As our Bank Operating Department Practitioner, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team, providing expert care across the perioperative environment. You'll be involved in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care whilst supporting efficient theatre operations.

This is a varied role where you'll rotate through Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care at every stage of their surgical journey.

This role is offered on a bank (0-hour) contract. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered depending on business needs. You can accept or decline shifts based on your availability, making this a flexible option—but it may not be suitable if you are seeking consistent or full-time hours.

What you'll be doing

As our Bank ODP, you will be:

• Delivering high standards of perioperative patient care.
• Working across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery as required.
• Preparing theatre and anaesthetic rooms for daily operating lists.
• Supporting safe patient transfer and handover processes.
• Assisting with the management of instruments, consumables and equipment.
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting stock control activities.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and documentation.
• Supporting infection prevention and clinical governance initiatives.
• Participating in teaching, supervision and departmental development activities.
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and multidisciplinary colleagues.

What we’ll look for in you

With your HCPC or NMC registration and degree in Operating Department Practice or equivalent professional qualification, you will also have:

• Minimum of 2 years' UK post-qualification experience across Anaesthetics, Scrub and PACU/Recovery.
• Competence across all perioperative areas and surgical specialties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent patient record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a team.

What you can expect in return;

• A bank rate of £28.37 per hour
• Flexible shifts to suit your availability
• Opportunity to work within a high performing clinical team
• Supportive working environment focused on quality patient care
• The chance to make a real difference to patients and colleagues alike

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date – for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.