Operating Department Practitioner Review

Item: Operating Department Practitioner at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Degree Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Wolverhampton

Review Submitted: March 2026

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

5/5

An ODP — Operating Department Practitioner — is a highly skilled Allied Health Professional who supports patients through every stage of their surgical journey, from anaesthesia to surgery to recovery. They work mainly in operating theatres and are essential members of the perioperative team.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

5/5

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

5/5

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust to a friend?

Yes

Why?

A good trust that values its the people who are dedicated to the team and the service users.

What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust?

Read the Job Description, align with the trust values and study the code of conduct. Be empathetic to the service users and enjoy the role. Through the good times and the bad.

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