Resources for finding out more about how to pursue a career in ODP: for the individual, career advisors and placement support.
Provides a comprehensive overview of:
Useful for those exploring careers options
Useful for those exploring careers with specific information relating to ODP.
Excellent for students, apprentices and newly qualified ODPs. Includes:
As part of the Allied Health Professional (AHP) community in England, other resources available include:
If you are an existing ODP or someone supportive of the ODP profession and interested in assisting with outreach activity to increase awareness of the profession to wider audiences:
A potentially key avenue to support ODP awareness and recruitment is capturing more of the 16-19 year olds who undertake T levels. The ODP SURGE team developed the following guidance document to support T Level Placements in collaboration with stakeholders:
Supporting T Level Students on Industry Placement in the Perioperative Environment: A Guide for Practice Educators and Placement Supervisors (FINAL 18.08.26)