Locum Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) – Gibraltar
Contract: Up to 6 months
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (including weekends and night shifts)
Salary: Pro rated salary of between £30,378 – £40,140 (based on NHS reckonable service)
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Locum Operating Department Practitioner to join our team in Gibraltar for a fixed-term assignment. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment while enjoying the unique lifestyle Gibraltar offers.
Key Responsibilities
Anaesthetic Care
- Prepare equipment and drugs for anaesthesia
- Support the anaesthetist during procedures
- Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia
Surgical (Scrub) Role
- Prepare and maintain sterile instruments
- Assist the surgeon during operations
- Ensure a sterile environment is maintained
Recovery (Post-Anaesthetic Care)
- Monitor patients as they regain consciousness
- Manage airways, pain, and vital signs
- Identify and respond promptly to complications
Requirements
- Current registration as an Operating Department Practitioner
- Relevant experience in anaesthetic, scrub, and recovery roles
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
Benefits:
- Return economy flights from the UK to Gibraltar (including one piece of luggage) reimbursed upon submission of receipts
- Accommodation provided for the duration of the contract