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Operating Department Practitioner (ODP)

Discover – What can I do with my degree?

You could begin by researching a career opportunities for Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs). However, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Career progression for ODPs

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Other careers in the healthcare sector

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Explore the career paths of other EHU ODP graduates

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Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have a clear career idea, the next step will be to develop your skills and experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You probably already have some relevant experience but you might want to consider part-time work or volunteering to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try-out settings to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you!

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for

How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers

How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering and work-based learning

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies for ODP students – directly from our vacancy portal.

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How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and advice Complete our online learning pathway – Postgraduate study

Latest opportunities within Nursing and Healthcare

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Nursing, Midwifery, ODP and Paramedic students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Bupa – Graduate Business Management Scheme – Graduate Recruitment Bureau
    Closing Date: 21-Nov-2023Location: England – Greater London.Bupa are known as a leading healthcare group, but we’re so much more than that.We have 43 million customers worldwide, with no shareholders, so we can reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers.We’re focused on our purpose […]
  • Nursing, Midwifery & OPD recruitment events – Northern Care Alliance
    Closing Date: 27-Nov-2023Location: England – North West. Are you looking to take your first step as a qualified nurse or Midwife within a supportive, collaborative Trust? Are you looking to enhance your skills and develop your career as part of a progressive team? If so, the Northern Care Alliance is the place […]
  • Trainee Systemic Family Therapists – The Young Person's Advisory Service
    Closing Date: 00:00 11-Oct-2023Location: England – North West.This is an exciting opportunity to gain postgraduate certificate in evidence-based psychotherapies working with families, validated by the University of Manchester.Your application and interview will need to demonstrate existing knowledge and experience of working with emotional wellbeing and mental health. Experience of at least 2 years working with […]
  • Julia Anderson Healthy Ageing Technology Trainee – Jan 2024 Start (3 months) – Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London
    Closing Date: 00:00 11-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater LondonThe purpose of the Julia Anderson Training Programme is to provide individuals who are at the early stage of their career with hands-on experience working on projects or activities conducted by the Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI).  The Julia Anderson Healthy Ageing Technology Trainee […]
  • Julia Anderson Communications Trainee – Jan 2024 Start (3 months) – Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London
    Closing Date: 00:00 11-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater LondonThe purpose of the Julia Anderson Training Programme is to provide individuals who are at the early stage of their career with hands-on experience working on projects or activities conducted by the Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI).  The Julia Anderson Communications Trainee will support communication and events […]
  • Julia Anderson Trainee in Behavioural Science (Medication Adherence) – Jan 2024 Start (3 months) – Institute of Global Health Innovation, Imperial College London
    Closing Date: 00:00 11-Oct-2023Location: England – Greater LondonThe purpose of the Julia Anderson Training Programme is to provide individuals who are at the early stage of their career with hands-on experience working on projects or activities conducted by the Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI).  This trainee programme will give an individual at the early […]
  • Activities Coordinator – Local Solutions
    Closing Date: 00:00 25-Oct-2023Location: England – North WestVolunteer activity coordinator to engage with young people within a Hostel setting. The role of the volunteer would be to help engage with the Service users to get them to join in meaningful activities that are educational and fun. They would also be involved with […]
  • Children's Domiciliary Carer – Lagan's Foundation
    Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – North West"An extremely caring and brilliant charity the support and help they provide is just fantastic. The staff and management team cannot do enough for everyone. Such an amazing little organisation which is really helpful for parents and carers that are struggling with children with disabilities" Are […]
  • Events and Fundraising Volunteer – Lagan's Foundation
    Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023Location: England – North WestAre you looking for a Volunteer role which makes a Big Difference? Want to bring a smile to families lives? Got 2 hours or more to spare each month? Lagan's Foundation are looking for volunteers to support us in Family visits and fundraising events. If you […]
  • Community Volunteer-Liverpool – Lagan's Foundation
    Closing Date: 30-Dec-2023Location: England – North WestAre you looking for a Volunteer role which makes a life long change to others? Have 2 hours to spare and Make a Difference? Lagan's Foundation is a charitable organisation in which volunteers offer regular support, friendship and practical help to families with babies and children […]
  • Sales Development Rep – Quiddity Health
    Closing Date: 00:00 01-Apr-2026Location: England – North WestObjectives: Conduct lead generation to the NHS and other healthcare organisations for all of your accounts. Independently manage the first stage of the sales pipeline by generating leads, building relationships by nurturing warm prospects, and finding new potential sales outlets.  Manage and maintain a pipeline […]
  • Pre-Registered Nurse – Ramsay Health Care
    Closing Date: 25-Mar-2026Location: England – East Midlands,England – East,England – Greater London,England – North East,England – North West,England – South East,England – South West,England – West Midlands,England – Yorkshire and the Humber Staff NurseWe have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and highly motivated Newly Qualified Registered Nurses to join our growing teams […]
  • Team Leader – MHST – Compass Bloom
    Closing Date: 00:00 27-Sept-2023Location: England – North West.Service Overview:This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a Central and West Lancashire Mental Health Support Team (MHST), the service ensures Children and Young People access the right early help, in the right setting removing duplication and helping CYP/families to get the […]
  • Mental Health Practitioner – Compass Bloom
    Closing Date: 00:00 27-Sept-2023Location: England – North West. Job Role Purpose: To allow the post-holder, with appropriate supervision, to work as an autonomous and responsible practitioner within the scope of their local job description, to engage in the activities listed below and to use the acquired skills, knowledge and abilities to deliver […]
  • Activities Volunteer – Multiple Sclerosis Society (West Lancashire)
    Closing Date: 00:00 26-Oct-2024Location: England – North WestAcross the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit an Activities Volunteer for […]
  • Finance Volunteer – Multiple Sclerosis Society (West Lancashire)
    Closing Date: 00:00 26-Oct-2024Location: England – North WestWe’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us. About this opportunityWe are looking to recruit a Finance […]
  • Support Volunteer – Multiple Sclerosis Society (West Lancashire)
    Closing Date: 00:00 26-Oct-2024Location: England – North WestAcross the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Support Volunteer for […]
  • Lead Support Volunteer – Multiple Sclerosis Society (West Lancashire)
    Closing Date: 00:00 26-Oct-2024Location: England – North WestWe’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us. About this opportunityWe are looking to recruit a Lead […]
  • Fundraising Volunteer – Multiple Sclerosis Society (West Lancashire)
    Closing Date: 00:00 21-Oct-2024Location: England – North WestAcross the UK, our 270 local groups play a vital part in supporting people affected by MS. They provide sense of belonging, unity and friendship. And they deliver services and support for their local MS community. We are looking to recruit a Fundraising Volunteer for […]
  • Healthwatch Sefton Locality Representative – Healthwatch Sefton
    Closing Date: 03-Feb-2026Location: England – North WestThis is a volunteer role to support you with your CV/ future employability, rather than a student placement.  Your health and social care champion (Healthwatch Sefton) are looking for local residents who would like to volunteer their time to support us! We want volunteers to work […]
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