Operating Department Practitioners
Supporting Band 7 Operating Department Practitioners with their next opportunity

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If you want to join our network of hospitals recruiting for Band 7 ODP roles nationwide, you’re in the right place. Explore advanced Operating Department Practitioner opportunities to suit you, your experience and your career goals.
Here at Interact, we understand the demands of senior ODP roles and we’re here to support you through every step of your recruitment journey, from first contact to final placement. We connect experienced Band 7 Operating Department Practitioners with the very best roles across the UK. So, whether you’re seeking short-term flexibility or a long-term career move, with our range of advanced ODP vacancies, there’s a perfect fit for your skills.
Specialist surgical centres, busy NHS theatres … no matter where you’ve come from, if you’ve got the skills, we’ve got the role to match your experience and ambition.
Why choose Interact Medical?
· Wide coverage of Operating Theatre jobs Band 7: we partner with top trusts and hospitals offering advanced ODP roles.
· Fast response times: candidates are invited to interview within 48 hours (on average).
· Dedicated specialist team: all our consultants have been in the industry or years, experienced in placing Operating Department Practitioners at Band 7.
· Free registration and support: we provide assistance with onboarding, CPD and placement guides.
· Compliance guaranteed: all our roles are HCPC-registered and compliant with NHS standards

Band 7 ODP roles – take the next step in your career
f you want to grow in your field and make a real impact in the operating theatre, our Band 7 Operating Department Practitioner jobs combine clinical challenge, career progression and flexibility. Perhaps your goal is to lead perioperative teams or supporting complex surgical procedures – wherever you land, you’ll be supported by a team that understands your role and wants to see you succeed.
Job description | Operating Department Practitioner
We are seeking skilled Band 7 Operating Department Practitioners for various temporary positions. The role involves providing high-quality care during the perioperative period, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Key responsibilities
· Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the operating theatre.
· Provide care to patients before, during and after surgery.
· Monitor patients’ vital signs and respond to emergencies.
· Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure smooth operations.
Qualifications
· Degree or diploma in Operating Department Practice.
· Registration with the HCPC.
· Experience in a Band 7 role or equivalent.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Hear from our ODPs
We believe that our success is driven by the skilled professionals we support, including our valuable ODPs. Many candidates have put their trust in us to help them progress their careers and we’re proud to have developed long-term relationships. It’s expertise like yours that helps us provide safe, high-quality care across NHS theatres and private surgical centres across the UK.
Our candidates continue to make a vital difference in perioperative care, and we’re here in the background, helping you make it happen. Discover why so many senior ODPs choose Interact


Supplier status on all national frameworks
We enjoy framework status on all national frameworks as well as holding several Service Level Agreements and Preferred Supplier Lists across the UK, offering access to some of the very best roles ahead of the competition!
An award-winning, National Framework medical recruitment agency, we specialise in the fulfilment of Agency Nurse, Locum Doctor and AHP vacancies within the NHS and Private Sectors. Whether you’re looking to work on a full-time basis or to supplement substantive medical jobs with ad-hoc shifts, Interact Medical can help.
