Job Description – Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Liverpool Women’s Hospital | Bluestones Medical Agency

Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Location: Liverpool Women’s Hospital, Liverpool
Employer: Bluestones Medical Agency
Pay Rates: £16.00 – £35.00 per hour
Job Type: Agency | Flexible Shifts | Days, Nights & Weekends Available

About the Role

Bluestones Medical is currently recruiting experienced Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) to support Liverpool Women’s Hospital. We are offering flexible agency opportunities for skilled ODPs looking to work within a specialist hospital environment.

Liverpool Women’s Hospital provides specialist care across areas including maternity, gynaecology, neonatal services and anaesthetics, creating a unique environment where theatre professionals play a vital role in supporting safe and effective patient care.

As an ODP, you will support patients throughout their perioperative journey, working closely with surgeons, anaesthetists, nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care across anaesthetics, theatre and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe and effective perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures.
• Work across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery areas as required.
• Assist with the preparation, delivery and maintenance of anaesthetic care.
• Support surgical teams during procedures by providing skilled theatre assistance.
• Prepare and check specialist equipment required for theatre procedures.
• Monitor patient wellbeing throughout the perioperative pathway.
• Support safe patient positioning, transfer and handover between departments.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and clinical records.
• Ensure infection prevention and control standards are maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the 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 understanding of perioperative care standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy 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 pride ourselves on supporting our healthcare professionals with flexible working opportunities, competitive pay and dedicated consultant support.

Our Benefits

• Excellent pay rates – £16.00 to £35.00 per hour
• 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, private healthcare, care home and prison healthcare opportunities across Wales and England.
• 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 specialties.
• 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 Liverpool Women’s Hospital, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Bluestones Medical today and gain access to rewarding theatre opportunities, competitive pay rates and the support of a dedicated healthcare recruitment team committed to supporting your career.

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