Where do ODP's work?

ODP's are a vital part of the clinical team and provide professional expertise during the patient's stay in hospital. Although they are primarily employed within operating theatres, they are increasingly being recognised for their skills in other critical care areas.

ODP's may be found working as:

• Scrubbed person

• First Assistant to the Surgeon

• Surgical Assistant

In one of the following areas

• Anaesthesia

• Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (Recovery)

• Management

• Education

• Sterile Supplies

• Transplant Teams

• Intensive Care Units

• Accident and Emergency

• Helicopter Emergency Medical Services

• Patient Transfers

• Maternity Units

• Special Care baby Units

• Resuscitation Teams

• Trauma Teams

• Day Surgery Units

• Pre Assessment Clinics

• Casting Rooms/Orthopaedic Clinics