Dorset

Operating Department Practice jobs in Bournemouth.

Theatre productivity targets and elective recovery lists keep ODP demand high across anaesthetics, scrub and recovery. Actionus supplies HCPC-registered operating department practitioners for locum, contract and permanent theatre roles in NHS and independent hospitals.

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New Bournemouth vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching operating department practice role opens in Dorset.

Hiring in Bournemouth

What the Bournemouth market looks like.

Dorset has reconfigured services between the Bournemouth and Poole sites, concentrating emergency and planned care differently, which shapes where cover is needed. An older-than-average population keeps frailty, stroke rehabilitation and community therapy demand high year round.

Major employers in Dorset

  • University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
  • Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • BCP Council adult social care

Also covering

Poole · Christchurch · Ferndown · Wimborne · Ringwood · Weymouth

Typical settings

  • NHS theatre suites
  • Independent hospitals
  • Day surgery units
  • Elective recovery hubs

Common specialities

  • Anaesthetics
  • Scrub
  • Recovery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Obstetrics
  • Cardiac theatres

Questions

Operating Department Practice work in Bournemouth, answered.

What operating department practice jobs are available in Bournemouth?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent operating department practice roles across Bournemouth and the wider Dorset area, including nhs theatre suites, independent hospitals, day surgery units. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire operating department practitioners in Bournemouth?
Major healthcare employers in and around Bournemouth include University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust, Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BCP Council adult social care, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a operating department practice professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Bournemouth?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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