Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RY |
| Company: | Medacs Healthcare |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JDODPMSE_1771607778 |
Summary
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
- Vascular
Essential:
- 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 skills
Desirable:
- Immediate Life Support (ILS) / Paediatric ILS
- Mentoring or teaching qualification
Why 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 internationally
Apply 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.