Job Description – Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Countess of Chester Hospital | Bluestones Medical Agency

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Location: Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester
Employer: Bluestones Medical Agency
Pay Rate: £18.00 per hour
Contract Type: Agency | Direct Engagement via PlusUs
Shift Pattern: Flexible Shifts | Days, Nights & Weekends Available

About the Role

Bluestones Medical is currently recruiting experienced Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to support Countess of Chester Hospital through our Direct Engagement partnership with PlusUs.

This is an excellent opportunity for skilled ODPs looking for flexible agency work within a busy hospital environment, offering the opportunity to work within a highly experienced theatre team while maintaining flexibility around your lifestyle.

As an ODP, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their perioperative journey, providing high-quality care across anaesthetics, surgery and recovery. You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Work across anaesthetic, scrub and recovery areas as required.
• Assist anaesthetists with the preparation, induction and maintenance of anaesthesia.
• Provide skilled support within the operating theatre environment.
• Prepare and maintain specialist equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient wellbeing throughout the perioperative pathway.
• Support safe patient transfer between theatre, anaesthetic and recovery areas.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary theatre team.
• Deliver care in line with HCPC standards, hospital policies and professional guidelines.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) with a valid HCPC registration.
• Recent UK hospital theatre experience.
• Experience working within anaesthetics, scrub and/or recovery.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative care pathways.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced theatre environment.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide satisfactory employment references.
• Up-to-date mandatory training (or willingness to complete).

Why Join Bluestones Medical?

At Bluestones Medical, we are committed to supporting our healthcare professionals by providing flexible opportunities, competitive rates and dedicated consultant support.

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay rate – £18.00 per hour
• Direct Engagement opportunity via PlusUs.
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle.
• Weekly pay.
• Rapid and hassle-free registration process.
• Free uniform.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support.
• Access to NHS and private healthcare opportunities across the UK.
• Long-term block bookings and regular shift availability.
• Last-minute shift opportunities.
• 24/7 out-of-hours support.
• Free DBS for eligible new healthcare professionals.*
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Opportunities to expand your clinical experience across multiple specialities.
• Friendly, experienced team with over 20 years of healthcare recruitment expertise.

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) looking for flexible agency work at Countess of Chester Hospital, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Bluestones Medical today and access rewarding theatre opportunities, flexible working patterns and the support of a dedicated healthcare recruitment team.

Apply now and take the next step in your ODP career with Bluestones Medical.