Senior Operating Department Practitioner

Health Recruit Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Recruit Network seeks a Senior ODP for a leading Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinic in London. Up to £50,000 depending on experience and a full-time role. Join a respected private cosmetic and hair restoration clinic known for exceptional patient care and surgical excellence.

You will support theatre operations, ensuring procedures run safely and to high clinical standards. Strong communication and local availability are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Formal nursing qualifications are required.
• Experience with WHO checklists, team briefings, and strong communication skills.
• Must live locally and be flexible to cover shifts; on-call duties after the surgical list.

Responsibilities

• Operating Theatre Preparation: Ensure the operating theatre is fully sterilized and prepared for procedures.
• Equipment Preparation: Prepare and organize necessary equipment for surgeries.
• Sterilization: Sterilize materials, gloves, and gowns.
• Inventory Counts: Perform initial counts of sponges, instruments, and needles.
• Team Coordination: Liaise with other nurse teams throughout the surgical process.
• Post-Surgery Care: Assist with dressing wounds and preparing the patient for the recovery room.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist the surgeon throughout the procedure with various tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Flexibility

Education

Nursing qualification

Tools

WHO checklists

Surgical theatre protocols

Job description

Senior ODP – Leading Hair Transplant Clinic - Harley Street - Up to £50,000 Depending on Experience - Full Time

A prestigious Harley Street Hair Transplant Clinic is seeking an experienced ODP to join their highly skilled surgical team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within one of London's most respected private cosmetic and hair restoration clinics, known for exceptional patient care and surgical excellence.

About the Role

You will play a central role in supporting theatre operations, ensuring every surgical procedure runs safely, smoothly, and to the highest clinical standards. The ideal candidate will bring confidence, professionalism, and excellent communication skills to this fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

ODP Key Responsibilities

• Operating Theatre Preparation: Ensure the operating theatre is fully sterilized and prepared for procedures.
• Equipment Preparation: Prepare and organize necessary equipment for surgeries.
• Sterilization: Sterilize materials, gloves, and gowns.
• Inventory Counts: Perform initial counts of sponges, instruments, and needles.
• Team Coordination: Liaise with other nurse teams throughout the surgical process.
• Post-Surgery Care: Assist with dressing wounds and preparing the patient for the recovery room.
• Surgical Assistance: Assist the surgeon throughout the procedure with various tasks.

Operating Department Practitioner Requirements

• Formal nursing qualifications are required.
• Must have experience with WHO checklists, team briefings, and strong communication skills.
• Must live locally and be flexible to cover shifts as per the rota. On-call duties after the surgical list are also required.