Bank Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Practice Plus Group; Lower Rainham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate

Flexible working

Supportive team

Modern surgical centre

Job summary

Practice Plus Group in the UK is seeking a Bank Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our theatre team on a flexible bank contract. You’ll work across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery, delivering perioperative care and supporting patient safety.

The role offers flexible shifts with no guaranteed hours, a competitive hourly rate, and a modern, well-equipped surgical centre. Applicants must have HCPC/NMC registration and relevant UK post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• Current HCPC or NMC registration.
• Degree in Operating Department Practice or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum two years' UK post-qualification experience in anaesthetics, scrub or recovery.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience maintaining accurate patient records and infection control standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing surgery
• Rotating across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery areas
• Preparing theatres and anaesthetic rooms for daily operating lists
• Ensuring safe and effective patient transfers and handovers
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation
• Monitoring equipment, stock levels and consumables
• Supporting infection prevention and control standards
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and wider healthcare teams to deliver excellent patient outcomes

Skills

HCPC/NMC registration

UK post-qual exp

Anaesthetics experience

Scrub/Recovery experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Infection control

Education

Degree in Operating Department Practice

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

Are you a qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) looking for the flexibility of bank work while continuing to deliver exceptional patient care?

At Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre Gillingham, we're seeking experienced Bank ODPs to join our friendly and highly skilled theatre team. Working across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, safety and compassion are maintained at all times.

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 Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), you'll work as part of our multidisciplinary theatre team, supporting the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing surgery
• Rotating across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery areas
• Preparing theatres and anaesthetic rooms for daily operating lists
• Ensuring safe and effective patient transfers and handovers
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation
• Monitoring equipment, stock levels and consumables
• Supporting infection prevention and control standards
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists and wider healthcare teams to deliver excellent patient outcomes

What we’ll look for in you

To be successful in this role, you'll have:

• Current HCPC or NMC registration
• Degree in Operating Department Practice or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of two years' UK post-qualification experience across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery/PACU
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities
• Experience of maintaining accurate patient records
• The ability to work effectively under pressure within a busy theatre environment
• A flexible and positive approach to work
• A commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and maintaining high clinical standards

What you can expect in return;

• An hourly rate of £24.10
• Flexible working opportunities
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• The opportunity to work within a modern and well-equipped surgical centre

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