Operating Department Practice, University of Leicester

We want to say a huge Congratulations to group 04.23, who have all qualified as ODPs this week..Well done!

Tonight the Attenborough Tower is glowing blue and green.

We’re marking University Mental Health Day, an annual campaign led by Student Minds that encourages students and staff to prioritise wellbeing and talk openly about mental health. This year’s theme is human connection - recognising how important supportive relationships are for our community.

The tower is also lit for International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths, which raises awareness of preventable deaths worldwide and the actions that can save lives.

UMHD info 👉
https://uniofleicester.sharepoint.com/sites/news-events/SitePages/University-Mental-Health-Day-2026.aspx [student login req]

Today we are at South Nottingham Academy careers fair, promoting our profession and our course!

📢 With contributions from the College of Operating Department Practitioners, NHS England have launched a new online resource 'Preparing for your Future as an Operating Department Practitioner': https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/Preparing-for-your-future-as-an-operating-department-practitioner

Designed to support ODP Learner finalists, the resource offers a wide range of useful information including job application and interview tips, what to expect from Preceptorship and hear from experienced professionals on support available to you in your early career.

ODP Learners can sign up to the NHS Learning Hub at: https://learninghub.nhs.uk/Registration/CreateAccountEmailVerification? with any email address.

There is also a promotional animation available at: https://youtu.be/WNo_gxm7NF4?si=X3HA2KP0eeEqAoxz

Today was the staff away day.. have a look at the cake competition entry from the ODP Education team!

We've had a lot of interest in our course at today's open day!

We're having an amazing meeting all our potential
Our Programme Lead Lucy and 2nd year student Charlotte are here to answer any questions you have ❤️

Congratulations to group 09/22 who have completed the BSc hons in Operating Department Practice and qualified as ODP's! Well done!

Just a few weeks until our MPharm programme kicks off!

Developed and taught by our School of Healthcare, the Master of Pharmacy programme is a gateway to a rewarding career in Pharmacy.

Pictured: some of the amazing Pharmacy team making it happen.