Operating Department Practitioner
10AI USED FOR10%moving to50%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
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Not every change means going back to a classroom. Name the job you do now and see the careers whose day-to-day work already overlaps yours, with the shared tasks shown so you can judge the match yourself. Measured August 2026.
The job you have
Measured by the same engine as every career on this site. This is the number the moves below are compared against.
8 moves your day-to-day already reaches
Each one shares real tasks with your job and sits in a better position against AI: less of the work already automated, or something structural protecting it that your job does not have. The shared tasks are quoted underneath, in both jobs' own words, so you can judge the match rather than trust a score.
Theatre Nurse
6AI USED FOR
8 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 10%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and technologies.THIS JOB Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated with the latest surgical techniques and best practices.shared: continuou, professional, development, stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Prepare and maintain the operating theatre environment, ensuring all equipment is sterile and ready for use.THIS JOB Prepare the operating theatre by ensuring all necessary instruments and equipment are sterile and ready for use.shared: prepare, operat, theatre, equipment, sterile, ready
- YOUR JOB Assist in the administration of anaesthesia, monitoring patients' vital signs throughout the procedure.THIS JOB Monitor patients' vital signs before, during, and after surgery, providing immediate assistance as needed.shared: monitor, patient, vital, sign
Theatre Nurse
6AI USED FOR
8 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 10%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and technologies.THIS JOB Participate in regular training and professional development to stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and protocols.shared: participate, professional, development, stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Prepare and maintain the operating theatre environment, ensuring all equipment is sterile and ready for use.THIS JOB Prepare the operating theatre by ensuring all necessary surgical instruments and equipment are sterile and ready for use.shared: prepare, operat, theatre, equipment, sterile, ready
- YOUR JOB Assist in the administration of anaesthesia, monitoring patients' vital signs throughout the procedure.THIS JOB Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition throughout the surgical process, responding swiftly to any changes.shared: monitor, patient, vital, sign, throughout
Surgeon
6AI USED FOR
6 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 10%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and technologies.THIS JOB Stay updated with the latest surgical techniques and advancements in medical technology.shared: stay, updated, latest, surgical, techniqu
- YOUR JOB Document patient care activities and maintain accurate records in compliance with healthcare regulations.THIS JOB Maintain detailed patient records and documentation throughout the surgical process.shared: document, patient, maintain, record
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and recovery.THIS JOB Collaborate with anaesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.shared: collaborate, patient, care
Surgeon
6AI USED FOR
6 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 10%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and technologies.THIS JOB Stay updated with the latest surgical techniques and advancements in medical technology through continuous education and training.shared: continuou, stay, updated, latest, surgical, techniqu
- YOUR JOB Document patient care activities and maintain accurate records in compliance with healthcare regulations.THIS JOB Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, documenting surgical procedures and patient progress.shared: document, patient, maintain, accurate, record
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and recovery.THIS JOB Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including anesthetists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure optimal patient care.shared: collaborate, multidisciplinary, patient, care
Anaesthetist
6AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 10%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and technologies.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest anaesthetic techniques and technologies through continuous professional development.shared: continuou, professional, development, stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Assist in the administration of anaesthesia, monitoring patients' vital signs throughout the procedure.THIS JOB Administer anaesthetics and monitor patients' vital signs throughout surgical procedures.shared: monitor, patient, vital, sign, throughout
- YOUR JOB Document patient care activities and maintain accurate records in compliance with healthcare regulations.THIS JOB Maintain accurate records of anaesthetic procedures and patient responses.shared: patient, maintain, accurate, record
Critical Care Nurse
6AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 10%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Document patient care activities and maintain accurate records in compliance with healthcare regulations.THIS JOB Maintain accurate and detailed patient records and documentation.shared: document, patient, maintain, accurate, record
- YOUR JOB Assist in the administration of anaesthesia, monitoring patients' vital signs throughout the procedure.THIS JOB Monitor and assess patients' vital signs and medical history continuously.shared: monitor, patient, vital, sign
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and recovery.THIS JOB Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans.shared: collaborate, multidisciplinary, patient, care
Diabetes Specialist Nurse
6AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 10%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
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- YOUR JOB Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and recovery.THIS JOB Develop personalized care plans in collaboration with patients and multidisciplinary teams.shared: multidisciplinary, patient, care
- YOUR JOB Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and technologies.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest diabetes research and guidelines to provide evidence-based care.shared: stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Document patient care activities and maintain accurate records in compliance with healthcare regulations.THIS JOB Liaise with other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.shared: patient, care, healthcare
Gastroenterologist
6AI USED FOR
5 of your tasks carry across. AI is used for 4 points less of this work than yours (6% against your 10%). The door for a new entrant is B - achievable; your experience is the discount on that.
Show the tasks that match
- YOUR JOB Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care and recovery.THIS JOB Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including surgeons, dieticians, and radiologists, to provide holistic patient care.shared: collaborate, multidisciplinary, patient, care
- YOUR JOB Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on the latest surgical techniques and technologies.THIS JOB Stay updated on the latest research and advancements in gastroenterology to ensure evidence-based practice.shared: stay, updated, latest
- YOUR JOB Assist in the administration of anaesthesia, monitoring patients' vital signs throughout the procedure.THIS JOB Manage follow-up care and monitor patients' progress post-treatment.shared: monitor, patient
Matches come from both careers' own published task lists, not from a similarity score we ask you to trust. A move being listed does not mean an employer will agree: it means the work overlaps and the measurement is better. Retraining routes, if you decide you want one, are on the switch page.