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I want to study to be an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) because I believe it will be the start of a long successful career in working in the medical field. I chose the course because I love the idea of being there for people at their most vulnerable. I have always been interested in the ODP role as it encompasses everything I enjoy doing. It is a worthwhile job which I know I will get enormous amounts of job satisfaction from.

I am eager to pursue a career in which I am able to help and care for people, becoming an ODP would allow me to fulfil this ambition. A career as an ODP is for dedicated, reliable, caring people who can work effectively within a multi professional team, have good team working skills and are able to adapt to situations and keep calm under pressure. I consider myself to be a very, caring compassionate person who is able to emphasise with others, use initiative, and have good interpersonal skills. I believe that the role of an ODP can be very challenging and demanding at times as well as rewarding and fulfilling. I feel I possess the qualities to which would make a good ODP and have the dedication and commitment to work hard in this field.

Whilst studying health and social care I became interested in the ODP field. I was eager to apply for this course after college but due to personal circumstances I took another direction and took a job where I’m currently working now. I’ve worked in a nursery as a 0-2 room leader for three years now and although I have enjoyed my time there I feel that it’s time to get back onto the path of healthcare. I’ve always had the big desire to work in health care, although it’s the faster paced/critical side of patient care that inspires me and captures my interests the most.

I truly enjoy working directly with people on a day to day basis, something as simple as helping someone throughout the day or supporting a parent as they leave their new born for the first time gives me a naturally high knowing that I’ve made a difference even in the littlest of ways. I feel I have a natural caring nature and have the ability to put people at ease. I want to be able to help and support people when they are at their most vulnerable and I think that becoming an ODP will give me the opportunity to make a difference.

Although I love working in a nursery, child care isn’t where I want to be. Working in childcare has given me the opportunities to work with parents and children and to develop and strengthen personal and professional skills. Leading a busy demanding baby room requires me to work well as a team, be a forward thinker, be organised and patient and to interact and support both adults and children, these skills I can carry over to training as an ODP.

During my time at college I undertook four different work experience places which were residential home, nursery (which I now work) hospital and a school. I thoroughly enjoyed all the placements but by far I enjoyed the hospital place the most, since the placement I knew that’s where I wanted to work. The excitement of the fast-paced environment and patient centred caring approach is what really attracts me especially knowing that you’re making a difference to someone’s day or even life is an adrenaline rush in its self.

I really enjoy running and every year anticipate The Great North Run. This was my fourth year, I ran for Zoes place which is for a baby hospice in Middlesbrough, it’s only a small organisation which benefit massively from charity events. I really enjoy the experience and have met some amazing people with inspirational stories. I’m currently training for the Liverpool full marathon next year which is a big step up from a half marathon but I am excited for the challenge and hope to raise lots of money for good causes.

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JUST FIRST DRAFT,SUGESTIONS WOULD BE REALLY appreciated thankyou

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Hi, i think it reads very.

Sat, 03/12/2011 - 11:40

Hi, i think it reads very well and you have incorporated both professional and personal information, which would be relevant. I too am applying for this course and have been struggling to give a good balanced outline of myself, and show enthusiasm without using bland sentences. good luck

Fri, 09/03/2012 - 19:58

Thankyou for this.

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Wed, 23/05/2012 - 21:35

Hi, Having been a qualified ODP for quite some time now I felt compelled to comment on your personal statement.

I seriously hope you do succeed in your quest to secure a place on a training scheme and wish you every success in the future. But just by way of advice Im not completely sure you have done your research. The role of the ODP is inlike any other role found within the healthcare arena. With as few as 10,000 ODPs nationally compared to our nursing colleagues who number in excess of 670,000 our involvement in delivering care is quite diverse. Often viewed as the 'Swiss Army Penknife' of the peri-operative care world no two days are the same. However; as with all careers there are some quite low points and delivering care usually pans out as 98% boredom followed by 2% of heightened activity. With reagrd to your training and deevelopment be advised that you will be doing a full time job (37.5 hours) and expected to organise your study in your own time. Time to develop your self management style. My advise is do your homework, research the role/position, always expect the unexpected. On a final note with reagrd to your writing technique, check your grammer spelling and syntac. Remember if you do succeed in securing a place you are marked on every aspect of your written/research work.

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yes, overall statement is

Wed, 26/09/2012 - 19:32

yes, overall statement is good, just need to do a little bit more research into the ODP job role, its very hard to do this really as there really isn't much out there on what ODP's do as it is very different in real life. a few spelling errors and whoever commented telling you about spelling syntax and grammar also made 8 spelling mistakes too lol sorry i couldnt help that :-D Good luck

Thu, 25/07/2013 - 15:26

Im obliged for the article post.Much thanks again. Keep writing.

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After close to fifteen years of professional life, I have learnt that I work to the best of my abilities when I am part of a team. I find that I derive a much greater feeling of accomplishment when I am working with others towards a common goal, in which all my efforts are dedicated to the wider work of the team. I have never been particularly attracted to the idea of seeking personal plaudits for my efforts, and instead have valued much more highly the fact that colleagues have come to regard me as a dependable team member whom they can trust fully. At the same time, I like my work to carry meaning and a wider significance. In the past I have worked in jobs which, whilst challenging, did not provide me with a true sense of having accomplished something that has helped people.

I have always been interested in working in healthcare, but for many years was unable to identify an exact role within the health profession that would suit my outlook and working style. However, I have come to realise that a career as an operating department practitioner perfectly synthesizes my wish to help people with my love of working as part of a team. It would not be an exaggeration to say that the work of operating departments inspires me. Often working under intense pressure in situations in which lives can be at stake, they are an essential component of the healthcare system. I would be honoured to be part of such a team.

Having obtained various post-secondary professional qualifications since leaving school, such as the Association of Accounting Technicians’ Accounting Qualification, I am comfortable with the demands of classroom-based and home study. Reading about the work of operating department practitioners in preparation for my application has served to strengthen my eagerness for the study element of the diploma. However, I am every bit as motivated for the clinical practice element of the course. Acquiring experience in clinical practice is a very important pre-requisite for all front-line healthcare work, but it strikes me that for operating department practitioners, who must be able to perform their functions flawlessly one hundred per cent of the time whilst working in extremely pressured circumstances, it is absolutely essential. I anticipate that the clinical practice element of the course will be highly challenging, but I am eager to put all of my efforts into rising to these challenges.

Over the last year I have been working in the sectors of social housing and care work.The daily challenges of this area have served, I feel, as useful preparation for the demands of working in an operations department. I work on a regular basis with people who are suffering variously from mental health problems and substance addictions. The work requires patience, compassion, determination and, above all, a resolution never to take short cuts to avoid the challenges of the work.During the course of my working day I help individuals with matters such as housing benefits, job-seekers allowance and gaining access to the mental and physical health services they need to improve their lives, and as a result the job gives me a sense that I am making a positive difference to the lives of the individuals with whom I work.

Before working in this sector I held a range of office-based posts within government agencies. Although these positions did not provide me with the opportunity to work with individuals in need, they did nevertheless help me to develop a range of key professional skills. For instance, my role as Finance Officer at the Food Standards Agency required me to work closely with other team members, and also required very high levels of attention to detail to ensure that no financial mistakes were made. I have enjoyed being able to make use of my financial background to help the community, in the form of preparing the Gift Aid returns of my local Methodist church.

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Responsibilities

The responsibilities of an ODP are wide-ranging and varied. They include:

Patient Care

ODPs are responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of the patient throughout the perioperative process. This involves monitoring the patient's vital signs and responding quickly to any changes in their condition.

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Infection Control

ODPs are responsible for ensuring that the operating theatre is clean and sterile. This includes cleaning and disinfecting equipment, maintaining sterile fields, and adhering to strict infection control protocols.

Equipment Management

ODPs are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used in the operating theatre is properly maintained and in good working order. This includes sterilizing instruments, ensuring that equipment is properly calibrated, and replacing worn or damaged equipment as needed.

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ODPs work closely with other healthcare professionals, including surgeons, anaesthetists, and nurses. They must be able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a team to ensure that surgical procedures are carried out safely and efficiently.

Record Keeping

ODPs are responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all procedures carried out in the operating theatre. This includes documenting the patient's medical history, recording the details of the procedure, and noting any complications or adverse reactions.

Operating Department Practitioners play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of surgical care. Their job role and responsibilities are wide-ranging and varied, and require a high level of skill, knowledge, and expertise.

Anaesthetic ODPs

In this role the ODP assists the Anaesthetist. The ODP will start the day by check the anaesthetic machines, ensuring correct equipment is available and check medication.

Often the Anaesthetic ODP is the first person that the patient meets, and it is important to establish a good rapport with them from the outset. Once they are in the anaesthetic room the ODP will check the patients name and details to ensure they are the correct patient, and they are aware of the procedure they are having as well as making sure that we are aware of any drug allergies.

They will apply vital signs monitoring to the patient and then assist the Anaesthetist whilst they administer the anaesthetic type of choice.

Once the patient is anaesthetised the ODP will ensure the patient is safely positioned on the operating table and that they are kept warm and secure throughout.

Scrub Practitioners

ODPs can also be Scrub Practitioners. Scrub Practitioners will check that the correct equipment is available for procedures. After scrubbing for the case, the practitioner will set up the surgical tray and ensure all sterile equipment is ready for the case including having prep ready to clean the surgical field on the patient.

Also, during the case the Scrub Practitioner will be the patient’s advocate to ensure that everything is being done for the benefit of the patient. Scrub Practitioners will pass surgical or supplementary equipment to the surgeon as they ask for them.

It is the Scrub Practitioner’s responsibility to maintain the sterile field. In addition to this, the Scrub Practitioner is responsible for swab counts, instrument counts and drawing up any medications needed during the surgery.

For example, during the insertion of Titanium ElasticNail (TENs can be used for management of a broken forearm) the surgeon may ask for local anaesthetic. The Scrub Practitioner will be responsible to ask for local and to draw up the correct amount whilst liaising with the anaesthetist, practitioners will then have to ensure they have checked the date, dosage, and medication with the surgeon.

Recovery Practitioners

ODPs can also work as Recovery Practitioners. The recovery room will be prepared in the morning to ensure that it is clean and safe to accept patients and that all equipment is available and working, this will include all necessary emergency equipment. The recovery room is the area that most patients will stay in for a minimum of 20 minutes post-operatively.

The Anaesthetist will hand over the care of the patient to the recovery practitioner detailing the care of the patient until that point including what operation they have had, drugs used and observations intraoperatively.

Whilst receiving the hand over the recovery ODP will be ensuring the patients airway is safe and applying vital signs monitoring. Once the patient is breathing adequately and has satisfactory vital signs, the ODP will document ready for their discharge from recovery to go back to the wards.

Once the ODP is satisfied that these criteria are met then the patient is then returned to the ward. The ODP will give a detailed handover of care to the ward staff who will continue to care for the patient throughout the remainder of their hospital stay.

Operating Department Practitioners play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of surgical care.

Their job role and responsibilities are wide-ranging and varied, and require a high level of skill, knowledge, and expertise.

If you are considering a career as an ODP, it is important to be aware of the challenges and demands of the role, as well as the rewards that come from providing high-quality care to patients in need.

If you would like to become an ODP, you can see available roles on our website.

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I’m Amira, I qualified as an Adult Nurse over a year ago and I have been working in theatres since qualifying. I am an adult trained nurse working in a paediatric hospital. I specialise in spines, trauma and orthopaedics. Outside of work I am a keen baker and fitness enthusiast.

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Operating department practitioner

Operating department practitioners (ODPs) are allied health professionals who provide care to patients through their anaesthetics, surgery and recovery

As an operating department practitioner, you'll work as part of the perioperative team and will be responsible for the care of patients in a range of specialities. Based in operating theatres, you'll deliver care to patients throughout the whole of their perioperative journey - in anaesthetics, surgery, recovery, or emergency settings.

Working in the surgery team, you'll ensure the operating theatre is prepared and will serve as a link between the surgical team and other teams in the hospital.

ODPs are also known as theatre practitioners.

Types of ODP

ODPs work in three areas: anaesthetics, surgery and recovery. You may cover all three areas in your work or specialise.

  • Anaesthetics - You'll assist the anaesthetist by preparing the clinical area, including specialist equipment such as anaesthetic machines and intravenous devices. You'll also prepare the patient for surgery and care for them during their procedure.
  • Surgery - You'll form part of the operative team as either a circulator or scrub practitioner assisting the surgical team, preparing all instruments and equipment required.
  • Recovery - This is the final stage of the patients' perioperative journey and is managed in a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). During this stage, you'll monitor the patient's physiological parameters and provide appropriate interventions and treatment until they have recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and/or surgery and are stable and ready to return to the ward environment.

At every stage, ODPs act as the patient's advocate providing holistic care.

Responsibilities

As an ODP, you may need to:

  • conduct pre-operative assessments of the patient prior to their admission to the department
  • complete detailed diagnostic checks of the anaesthetic machines, ensuring they meet and adhere to all safety requirements, and that they are fully operational
  • ensure availability of medical gases, breathing apparatus and ventilatory equipment ready for surgery
  • ensure controlled and emergency medications are accessible prior to the induction of anaesthesia
  • support the anaesthetist to ensure patient safety during anaesthesia
  • assist the surgeon before and during the operation
  • provide the surgeon with appropriate equipment for each procedure
  • ensure all surgical instruments are sterilised to hospital standards
  • make professional decisions to ensure the patient receives the best care before, during and after surgery
  • demonstrate confidence, compassion, competence and effective judgement; taking responsibility for your decisions
  • act as a patient advocate, supporting patients by communicating with appropriate healthcare providers so they get the information they need to make decisions about their health care
  • adhere to legal and ethical safety checks.
  • The NHS Agenda for Change pay structure has clearly defined pay bands for ODP salaries. For newly qualified ODPs this ranges between £28,407 and £34,581 - an NHS Band 5 salary.
  • Senior/experienced ODPs and team leaders are usually employed at Band 6 or 7 earning between £35,392 to £50,056 a year. ODPs earn around £45,000 in the private sector.
  • Locum or agency ODPs normally get paid a higher hourly rate than staff ODPs. This can vary between £34 to £50 per hour. For the right person with plenty of experience, it can be a good and flexible career choice. However, the higher hourly rate must be balanced against not receiving benefits such as holiday and sick pay. In addition, hours can't always be guaranteed.

As an NHS employee, you'll have access to the pension scheme and health service discounts, as well as 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Income data from NHS Agenda for Change. Figures are intended as a guide only.

Working hours

Working hours vary with every organisation. Working patterns might include evenings, nights, and or weekends. There may also be an on-call rota for emergencies. Some ODPs work longer days, consolidating their hours in order to do them over four or even three days a week.

Part time and or job share and/or locum work is also possible.

What to expect

  • You'll need to be confident in checking, handling, and operating large pieces of machinery such as ventilatory equipment and breathing apparatus.
  • The work can be stressful, particularly if you're working with trauma patients. It's not unusual to be in theatre for long periods of time, so good levels of patience and concentration are needed.
  • During operations, ODPs might wear masks, sterile gowns, and gloves all of which will be provided for you.
  • You'll work within a multidisciplinary team, comprising nurses, surgeons, radiologists, anaesthetists, other ODPs and other medical and healthcare staff.
  • Jobs are available throughout the UK and some selected countries around the world (variations of title occur but being an ODP provides access to roles). You'll typically work in operating theatres, and specialist units such as accident and emergency (A&E) and intensive care, plus other areas where your skills are required.

Qualifications

Currently there is a shortage of ODPs in the UK.

To work as an operating department practitioner in the UK, you need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) before you can start practising. To do this, you'll need to have completed an approved HCPC approved programme .

The three-year BSc Operating Department Practice degree is the more common standard for entry into the profession and completion of this enables you to move on to study a Masters degree.

You'll usually need a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9/A-C or equivalent plus A-level or equivalent qualifications. These will vary depending on the university so check with the universities you are considering applying to.

Once you've completed your degree, you need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ) before you can start practising. The other option is to apply through the NHS degree apprenticeship or the government degree apprenticeship page.

Financial support is available through the NHS Learning Support Fund (NHS LSF) , which offers eligible students additional support while studying for their degree.

You will need to be:

  • an excellent communicator who is able to accurately relay relevant information to other members within your multidisciplinary team
  • pro-active and able to anticipate care requirements
  • logical and systematic in your approach
  • able to remain calm under pressure, particularly when exposed to a range of traumatic injuries
  • confident and able to reflect and learn from your own work and have a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).

Work experience

Getting work experience as an operating department practitioner will not be possible as only those involved in the operation are able to attend the procedure.

However, having some type of health care experience will be useful to ensure this is an area of work you will be suited to. The NHS Getting experience guide provides useful information about arranging work experience opportunities within healthcare.

Volunteering with the NHS or St John Ambulance is useful, as is experience working as a healthcare assistant.

In addition to this, it might be helpful to talk to someone within the profession. LinkedIn can be a valuable tool for networking as you can search for people currently in the job and seek to make links to find out more about the role.

Find out more about the different kinds of work experience and internships that are available.

The NHS is the main employer of ODPs, however there is the opportunity to work in the private sector as well.

Look for job vacancies at:

  • NHS Jobs - for England and Wales
  • NHS health careers
  • Recruitment with the Royal Air Force
  • NHSScotland Jobs
  • Northern Ireland Health and Social Care (HSC) Jobs
  • private healthcare websites.

Specialist recruitment agencies such as Mayday Healthcare , Pulse and Circle Health Group advertise jobs.

Individual trusts and hospitals advertise vacancies on their websites and sometimes in printed bulletins.

Professional development

Once you've qualified through the NHS, you'll normally have an annual continuing professional development (CPD) review, where you'll be given the opportunity to discuss your career aspirations and given the support to plan how to achieve them.

There are excellent career progression opportunities for ODPs to go into many different roles, including management, education, or advanced clinical roles such as surgical care practitioner, anaesthesia associate, advanced critical care practitioner or physician's assistant.

Additional postgraduate qualifications will be looked upon positively. If you wish to integrate more formal study into your work, you can take a certificate, diploma and/or Masters courses. Search postgraduate courses in anaesthetics .

Career prospects

With experience, you may be able to progress to the position of team leader or senior ODP, with the responsibility of managing an operating theatre unit.

You could also move into one of three areas:

Some qualified and experienced ODPs take further approved training run by the Royal College of Surgeons enabling progression to the role of a surgical care practitioner. In which you’d be responsible for assisting in some surgical procedures under the supervision of a consultant surgeon.

With localised training within NHS trusts, operating department practitioners can go on to expand on their roles outside the traditional theatre setting. For example, by moving into specialist roles within a critical care settings.

ODPs with a minimum of three years' clinical experience and a degree level qualification, can apply for training to become an anaesthesia associate. Upon successful completion of an Anaesthesia Associate Postgraduate Diploma, practitioners are invited to become an Affiliate of the Royal College of Anaesthetists .

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