Cambridgeshire

Operating Department Practice jobs in Cambridge.

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 Cambridge 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 Cambridgeshire.

Hiring in Cambridge

What the Cambridge market looks like.

The Cambridge Biomedical Campus concentrates tertiary, cardiothoracic and research-linked services in one location, which shapes the type of specialist cover requested. Wider Cambridgeshire is rural, so Peterborough, Huntingdon and Ely assignments usually assume car travel.

Major employers in Cambridgeshire

  • Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
  • North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Peterborough · Huntingdon · Ely · Newmarket · Bury St Edmunds · Bedford

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 Cambridge, answered.

What operating department practice jobs are available in Cambridge?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent operating department practice roles across Cambridge and the wider Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridge?
Major healthcare employers in and around Cambridge include Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, 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 Cambridge?
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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