Unlocking Potential: Operating Department Practitioners in a new era of enhanced clinical practice

Advance Your Practice. Develop Clinical Leadership. Shape the Future of Perioperative Care

Enhanced Clinical Practitioners (ECPs) are qualified health and social care professionals who are working at an enhanced or specialist level of practice with specific knowledge and skills to plan and deliver complex clinical care in a field of expertise. This role within the Operating Departmental Practitioner is in a new era. The development of Enhanced Practice Apprenticeships has been a key deliverable of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan (NHS LTWfP) to train enough staff in the right roles, widen access and retain staff.  However, it’s not without its challenges. We are looking to explore, listen and develop to support this growing workforce and their managers.

Who should come along to the symposium?

• Registered ODPs seeking enhanced clinical responsibilities
• ODPs who aspire to lead on patient assessment, care planning, and pathway coordination
• Services wanting to develop internal talent and strengthen workforce capability
• Managers who oversee CPD
• Network leads for ODP
• Team leads and Supervisors
• Theatre managers

Agenda

Event details

Date: 17 June 2026
Venue: Enterprise Centre, 37 Bridge Street, Derby

Location and How to Find Us

The Enterprise Centre Conference Venue is conveniently located in Derby City Centre and is easily accessible by car and public transport. Full directions will be provided in advance of the event.

Refreshments

Light refreshments and lunch are included in the course fee, with breaks scheduled throughout the day. Don't forget to let us know about any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Attendance

This event is funded through the NHSE. Places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have booked a place and can no longer attend, please cancel by emailing conference@derby.ac.uk