Bank Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) Gillingham

Meeveem Limited; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Supportive team

Modern surgical centre

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre Gillingham is seeking an experienced Bank Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our theatre team. This 0-hour bank role offers flexible shifts across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery, with a focus on delivering high-quality perioperative care.

You'll hold HCPC or NMC registration, a degree in ODP, and at least two years' UK post-qualification experience. Join a supportive, patient-centered team dedicated to outstanding clinical standards, in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing surgery.
• Rotate across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery areas.
• Prepare theatres and anaesthetic rooms for daily operating lists.
• Ensure safe and effective patient transfers and handovers.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Monitor equipment, stock levels and consumables.
• Support infection prevention and control standards.
• Work with surgeons, anaesthetists and wider teams to deliver patient outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Operating Department Practice or equivalent qualification

Job description

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

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

All Locations

Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre Gillingham

Position

Theatre

Advertising Salary

£24.10 per hour

Vacancy Type

Casual/Bank

Schedule Type

Part Time