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Norfolk

Operating Department Practice jobs in Norwich.

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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Hiring in Norwich

What the Norwich market looks like.

Norfolk's rural geography and limited transport links make recruitment persistently difficult outside Norwich itself, and coastal services at Great Yarmouth and King's Lynn rely heavily on temporary cover. Community caseloads cover long distances, so car travel is usually expected.

Major employers in Norfolk

  • —Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
  • —James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Great Yarmouth · Lowestoft · Dereham · Wymondham · North Walsham · Thetford

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 Norwich, answered.

What operating department practice jobs are available in Norwich?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent operating department practice roles across Norwich and the wider Norfolk 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 Norwich?
Major healthcare employers in and around Norwich include Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust, James Paget University Hospitals 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 Norwich?
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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