Operating Department Practitioner - Casual / Bank
The closing date is 23 June 2026
*Please note this is a casual vacancy to cover periods of annual leave and sickness within our Doncaster Unit, supporting surgical lists on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Are you an experienced Operating Department Practitioner looking for a better work-life balance?
We are looking for an ODP or Adult Nurse Level 1 with theatre/anaesthetic experience to join the theatre team at our unit in Doncaster. This is an opportunity for applicants wishing to work on a casual basis.
BPAS Doncaster delivers a full range of reproductive healthcare services including surgical procedures under conscious sedation and general anaesthetic. A large & busy unit, it offers a friendly supportive team environment. This is an opportunity to utilise your theatre/recovery skillset gained throughout your career in a different way, working for a charitable organisation that strives to deliver high standards of client care.
About You
You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Registered Operating Department Practitioner with experience of working within an operating department/theatre environment, who is passionate about supporting clients during a vulnerable time in their lives.
You’ll have knowledge of airway management and care of the unconscious client along with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to maintain accurate documentation. With a positive can do attitude you will be a team player, with the ability to work on your own initiative when required.
Main duties of the job
* Check and prepare the operating department environment & anaesthetic equipment prior to use, between clients & at the end of the list.
* Undertake the care, support, & observations of the client during the pre / post-operative period, reporting any abnormal recordings to the Anaesthetist.
* Maintain anaesthetic stock levels, including storing, replenishing & ordering of drugs, oxygen & equipment, & oversee & assist with the preparation of anaesthetics.
* Provide comfort, support & reassurance to clients at times of anxiety or distress, & to maintain and respect the privacy, dignity & confidentiality of clients at all times.
* Oversee, complete & sign off relevant documentation, ensuring it is accurate & fully completed in a timely manner, and ensure relevant sections of the surgery checklist is completed before and after procedures.
About the role
As an ODP, you will work within the operating department to provide planned care for clients undergoing anaesthetic and surgical procedures and will deliver specialist assistance to the anaesthetist. Working as a part of a multi‑disciplinary team you will also work across the full peri‑operative pathway including scrub and recovery.
About us
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not‑for‑profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.
When you join BPAS, you become part of a values‑driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.
Working with us - benefits include:
* 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Life assurance at 3 salary
* Defined contribution pension scheme
* Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
* MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
* Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
* Family‑friendly policies to support work‑life balance
Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer‑recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre‑employment checks.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found on the right hand side in the supporting documents, which is available for you to download and review.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Working Pattern: Casual - Ad‑hoc to provide cover for annual leave and sickness on surgical list days on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
References & pre‑employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre‑employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Registered ODP
* Willingness to undertake local training to enable working within all areas of the operating department.
* Evidence of on‑going professional development
* Anaesthetic course
* Recovery course
* Teaching and assessing course (mentorship)
Experience
* At least 6 months experience of working within anaesthetics
* Willingness to work within all areas of the operating department (anaesthetics / theatre / recovery)
* Knowledge of NMC / HCPC codes and ability to work within these
* Knowledge of airway management and care of the unconscious client
* Experience of working in all areas of the operating department (anaesthetics / theatre / recovery)
* Experience of gynae / TOP surgery
General
* Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
* Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
* Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
* Please state your professional body and membership.
* Please state your membership/registration number along with your renewal/expiry date.
* This is a casual vacancy to cover periods of annual leave and sickness in our Unit in Doncaster on our surgical list days which are Mondays and Wednesdays - Can you commit to this and are you available to support?
* Would you like to add any additional information to support your application?
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
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