Catrina Beedell Topic: Why become an ODP - Getting into schools and colleges to give an insight into becoming an ODP, increasing potential uptake on the course and building the future of ODP'S. View the Why become an ODP poster here
Helen Brothwood Topic: Become an ODP - A short 30 second video was developed that has and can be shared on social media. Watch the become an ODP video here
Andrew Craig Topic: Creating opportunities for ODPs to develop into roles beyond the traditional theatre setting View the ODP role beyond the walls of theatre poster here
Melisssa Horsman Topic: Exploring ODP apprenticeship funding, promoting the value of the profession in the current NHS staffing crisis. View the Value of the ODP Profession poster here
Julia Knott Topic: Aiming to inspire the next generation of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) and boost applications from school and college leavers. View the Inspiring Future ODPs poster here
Jennifer Lal Topic: Creating the foundations for a national communication network between universities and education stakeholders. View the communication network for ODPs poster here
Justyna Martin Topic: Raising awareness of the ODP profession amongst hospital employees, general public and prospective students, while promoting apprenticeship opportunities. View the Promoting the ODP Profession poster here
Jessica McKenna Topic: Addressing a recognised leadership readiness gap, targeting the future transition of Band 5 practitioners into senior Band 6 roles. View the Enhancing Clinical Leadership poster here
Alexander Parry Topic: Looked to provide a national picture for ODP placements while examining feedback from the Course leads at university. View the Mapping ODP Placement hours poster here
Robyn Patterson Topic: Examining where ODPs currently stand in relation to Enhanced/ Advanced roles, the transferable skills they already possess, and whether the lack of prescribing genuinely limits access. View the ODP Enhanced and Advanced Roles poster here
Jason Reeve Topic: A Freedom of Information exercise across hospitals in England, revealing that progression is governed almost entirely by vacancy availability rather than time, competence, or development. View the ODP Career Progression Freedom of Information Findings here
David Toomer Topic: Encouraging / Promoting progression outside of the theatre setting with options that are available to ODP’s. View the Progressing outside the theatre setting poster here