Operating Department Practitioner (Odp)

Practice Plus Group; Ilford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Blue Light Card

Staff discounts

Career development

Refer a friend

Job summary

Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford is seeking an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join a multidisciplinary theatre team. You will work across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery to deliver safe perioperative care and support a proactive, patient-centred environment.

We value HCPC or NMC registration, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a busy, collaborative setting. The role includes teaching, governance activities, and opportunities to influence service quality.

Qualifications

• HCPC or NMC registered practitioner.
• Minimum 2 years' UK post-qualification experience across anaesthetics, scrub and PACU.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary theatre team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care within the perioperative environment.
• Rotate across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery as required.
• Prepare and check theatre and anaesthetic environments for daily operating lists.
• Support patient transfers, handovers and clinical documentation.
• Monitor equipment, stock levels and consumables to ensure safe practice.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing colleagues and wider teams.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Participate in theatre safety checks, stock takes and governance activities.
• Support students and colleagues through supervision and teaching opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and current legislation.

Skills

Anaesthetics

Scrub

PACU

UK experience

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR EVERY PATIENT

At Practice Plus Group Hospital Ilford, we believe in supporting our teams to thrive professionally while delivering outstanding patient care. We are looking for a dedicated Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join our multidisciplinary theatre team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an HCPC or NMC registered practitioner who is passionate about perioperative care and enjoys working across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery. You'll be part of a supportive team focused on delivering safe, high-quality care for every patient, every day.

As our Operating Department Practitioner (ODP), you will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey. Working as part of the theatre team, you will ensure the highest standards of patient safety, comfort and care while contributing to the efficient running of theatre services.

What you'll be doing

• Delivering high-quality patient care within the perioperative environment.
• Rotating across Anaesthetics, Scrub and Recovery as required.
• Preparing and checking theatre and anaesthetic environments for daily operating lists.
• Supporting patient transfers, handovers and clinical documentation.
• Monitoring equipment, stock levels and consumables to ensure safe practice.
• Working collaboratively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing colleagues and wider multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintaining infection prevention and control standards.
• Participating in theatre safety checks, stock takes and governance activities.
• Supporting students and colleagues through supervision and teaching opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, professional standards and current legislation.

What we will look for in you

• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification UK experience across Anaesthetics, Scrub and PACU.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience maintaining accurate patient records.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• A flexible and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Awareness of clinical governance and commitment to continuous professional development.

What you can expect in return:

• A salary of up to £48,500 depending on your skills and experience
• Work 37.5 hours over 4 days
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

If you have any questions, contact [e-mail]

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.

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

Rewards & Benefits

• Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold
• Refer a friend scheme
• Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
• Award winning ED&I programme
• Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
• Access to private health insurance
• Wide range of 'time away from work' allowances
• Extensive career development and training opportunities

Training & Development

Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.

Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.

Great development and career progression opportunities.

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