Operating Department Practice

To prepare for your future as an Operating Department Practitioner your studies will include practice placements in a variety of NHS settings, which will give you a breadth of diverse experiences to meet Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) requirements for the role. 

You’ll have the opportunity to experience the diverse nature of the profession by undertaking regular placements spanning health and social care.

Placements will be undertaken alongside your theoretical learning with 4 days per week in practice and 1 university day enabling a unique opportunity to apply your taught theory directly to your practice placement experiences.

The School of Health and Social Care at University of Gloucestershire, work closely with Practice Placement Partners across Gloucestershire and neighbouring or wider associated counties to support practice-based learning placement experiences in central environments.  Travel to and from placement will be required for the duration of your course. 

We pride ourselves in making your ongoing development a major focus, not just academically, but also personally and professionally whilst on placement. As such, all students have access to a personal tutor and linked placement tutor.

Useful links

Step into the NHS – Operating department practitioner

NHS explore roles – Operating department practitioner

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