- Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.
- Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
- Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.
- Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.
- Prepare
Operating department practitioner | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Operating department practitioners (ODPs) support operating theatre staff and provide care to patients at all stages of an operation.
Operating department practitioners typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.
As a Operating department practitioner you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 42,800 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Operating department practitioner
Big gender gap
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55,911 GBP
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37,996 GBP
Average salary for part-time Operating department practitioner
Average salary for full-time Operating department practitioner
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22,304 GBP
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21,414 GBP
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29,166 GBP
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42,800 GBP
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37,996 GBP
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55,911 GBP
Salary over time for Operating department practitioner
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40,832 GBP
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40,704 GBP
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41,186 GBP
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41,760 GBP
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42,570 GBP
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42,968 GBP
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42,800 GBP
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43,960 GBP
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44,587 GBP
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Future outlook for Operating department practitioners
Balanced outlook
Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average) Operating department practitioner - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Operating department practitioner and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
Things to highlight for your Operating department practitioner interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
