Shropshire

Operating Department Practice jobs in Shrewsbury.

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 Shrewsbury

What the Shrewsbury market looks like.

Shropshire's acute care is delivered across Shrewsbury and Telford under one trust, with specialist orthopaedics at Oswestry nearby. The county is large and rural with limited public transport, so community roles almost always require a car.

Major employers in Shropshire

  • The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
  • Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
  • Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • Shropshire Council adult social care

Also covering

Telford · Oswestry · Ludlow · Wrexham · Stafford · Newtown

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 Shrewsbury, answered.

What operating department practice jobs are available in Shrewsbury?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent operating department practice roles across Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire 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 Shrewsbury?
Major healthcare employers in and around Shrewsbury include The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Shropshire Council adult social care, 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 Shrewsbury?
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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