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Journey from operating theatre to community- Role of an Operating Department Practitioner
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Overview:
This immersive video in 360 environment explores the role of the Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) in the community healthcare settings. Video includes combination of virtual reality (VR) 360 environments, standard videos with Sam and her colleagues, and resources, to support clear understanding of the ODP’s role within NHS trust.
Is this for you?
- Curious about how ODPs are expanding their impact on patient care
- Newly qualified or a student ODP exploring about different career paths
- A theatre or community nurse wanting to understand more about the ODP role
- A healthcare educator or trainer looking for fresh, insightful resource
- Part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team interested in how ODPs fit in the teams
- A career advisor or workforce planner working in healthcare
Acknowledgement:
Special thanks to Sam Wilson, our Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and Subject Matter Expert (SME), for contributing to this resource. Sam leads staff development as a Learning and Development Consultant and provides training in resuscitation/deteriorating patients within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust. Through Sam’s real-life reflections and insights from colleagues, this video explores the skills, knowledge, education, and regulation that shape the ODP profession. Sam also highlights the role of ODPs in bridging theory and practice, mentoring multidisciplinary teams, and supporting career progression.
We welcome your feedback and reflections to help us improve future resources.Let us know what you think – please email-simulation.learning@cpft.nhs.uk.
Resource details
| Contributed by: | CPFT Simulation Learning |
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| Licence: | More information on licences |
| Last updated: | 28 August 2025 |
| First contributed: | 28 August 2025 |
| Audience access level: | Full user |
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