South Wales

Operating Department Practice jobs in Cardiff.

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 Cardiff 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 Wales.

Hiring in Cardiff

What the Cardiff market looks like.

Welsh services are organised into health boards rather than trusts, and Cardiff and Vale is the tertiary centre for much of South Wales. Bilingual services are valued in some settings, and the M4 corridor means Newport and Bridgend roles are routinely worked from Cardiff.

Major employers in South Wales

  • Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
  • Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
  • Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
  • Velindre University NHS Trust

Also covering

Newport · Bridgend · Pontypridd · Barry · Caerphilly · Merthyr Tydfil

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 Cardiff, answered.

What operating department practice jobs are available in Cardiff?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent operating department practice roles across Cardiff and the wider South Wales 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 Cardiff?
Major healthcare employers in and around Cardiff include Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Velindre University NHS 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 Cardiff?
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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