South West England

Operating Department Practice jobs in Bristol.

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 Bristol 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 South West England.

Hiring in Bristol

What the Bristol market looks like.

Bristol anchors healthcare provision for much of the South West, with two large acute trusts plus significant community and mental health provision. Because the wider region is more rural, assignments in Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are often filled from the Bristol and Bath travel area.

Major employers in South West England

  • University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
  • North Bristol NHS Trust
  • Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
  • Sirona care & health

Also covering

Bath · Weston-super-Mare · Gloucester · Taunton · Swindon · Newport

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 Bristol, answered.

What operating department practice jobs are available in Bristol?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent operating department practice roles across Bristol and the wider South West England 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 Bristol?
Major healthcare employers in and around Bristol include University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, North Bristol NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, Sirona care & health, 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 Bristol?
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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