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Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Operating Department Practice jobs in Glasgow.

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 Glasgow 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Hiring in Glasgow

What the Glasgow market looks like.

Glasgow sits within the largest health board in Scotland, so most assignments are arranged through board-wide services rather than individual trusts. Registration and pay arrangements follow Scottish NHS terms, and cover often rotates between hospital sites across the Clyde valley.

Major employers in Greater Glasgow and Clyde

  • —NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
  • —Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
  • —Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
  • —NHS Lanarkshire

Also covering

Paisley · East Kilbride · Clydebank · Motherwell · Hamilton · Dumbarton

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 Glasgow, answered.

What operating department practice jobs are available in Glasgow?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent operating department practice roles across Glasgow and the wider Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 Glasgow?
Major healthcare employers in and around Glasgow include NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, NHS Lanarkshire, 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 Glasgow?
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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