Locum Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) – Gibraltar

Head Medical; Gibraltar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment company is seeking a skilled Locum Operating Department Practitioner to join a team in Gibraltar for a 6-month contract. This full-time position involves preparing for anaesthetic care, supporting surgical operations, and providing post-operative care. The ideal candidate will have current registration and relevant experience in anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery roles. This role offers return flights from the UK and accommodation during the contract period.

Benefits

Return economy flights from the UK to Gibraltar

Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment and drugs for anaesthesia.
• Support the anaesthetist during procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia.
• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments.
• Assist the surgeon during operations.
• Ensure a sterile environment is maintained.
• Monitor patients as they regain consciousness.
• Manage airways, pain, and vital signs.
• Identify and respond promptly to complications.

Skills

Current registration as an Operating Department Practitioner

Relevant experience in anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery roles

Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Job description

Locum Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) – Gibraltar

Contract: Up to 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including weekends and night shifts)
Salary: Pro-rated salary between £30,378 – £40,140 (based on NHS reckonable service)

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled Locum Operating Department Practitioner to join our team in Gibraltar for a fixed-term assignment. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment while enjoying the unique lifestyle Gibraltar offers.

Key Responsibilities

Anaesthetic Care

• Prepare equipment and drugs for anaesthesia
• Support the anaesthetist during procedures
• Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia

Surgical (Scrub) Role

• Prepare and maintain sterile instruments
• Assist the surgeon during operations
• Ensure a sterile environment is maintained

Recovery (Post-Anaesthetic Care)

• Monitor patients as they regain consciousness
• Manage airways, pain, and vital signs
• Identify and respond promptly to complications

Requirements

• Current registration as an Operating Department Practitioner
• Relevant experience in anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery roles
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Benefits:

• Return economy flights from the UK to Gibraltar (including one piece of luggage) reimbursed upon submission of receipts
• Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract