Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
Salary: £16.48 - £18.47 per hour
Contract Type: Agency
Location: Various - Southend University Hospital, Broomfeild Hospital, Basildon Hospital
Shift Patterns: Available Monday to Friday 08:00-18:00
Make a Difference as a Locum ODP
Are you a qualified Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) looking for flexibility, career progression, and the chance to work in a dynamic theatre environment?
Join Medacs Healthcare - where your skills help shape better patient outcomes. We're recruiting locum ODP's to support various specialities across Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust across a number of sites including Southend University Hospital, Broomfield Hopsital and Basildon Hospital. Whether you're seeking weekday shifts or full-time flexibility, we have roles to suit your lifestyle.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll be part of a multi-skilled anaesthetic team delivering safe, high-quality care across a range of surgical specialties, including:
Orthopaedics & Trauma
Head & Neck
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
General Surgery
Urology
VascularEssential:
HCPC or NMC Registration (RGN/ODP)
Minimum of 6 months UK based Operating Theatre experience
Right to work in the UK (No visa sponsorship is available for this role)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsDesirable:
Immediate Life Support (ILS) / Paediatric ILS
Mentoring or teaching qualificationWhy Join Medacs Healthcare?
We're more than a locum recruitment agency - we work in partnership with you to ensure you find your perfect locum role. With access to block bookings, flexible shifts to suit you, and a friendly, supportive team, you'll feel the difference we make together.
Benefits of working with us include:
30 years of recruitment experience
Fast-track registration
Registration and onboarding support
Dedicated compliance team
Referral bonuses
Opportunities across the UK and internationallyApply Now
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and become part of our team!
Note: We are unable to process applications from candidates who cannot provide evidence of UK right to work. Sponsorship is unfortunately not available.
We're committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds