Operating Department Practitioner - Casual​/Bank

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

The closing date is 03 March 2026

Please note this is a casual vacancy working in our unit in Birmingham South on an ad‑hoc basis covering periods of annual leave and sickness.

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 Birmingham South. This is an opportunity for applicants wishing to work on a casual basis.

BPAS Birmingham South 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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
• My Mind Pal  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

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…