Job summary
- Main area
- Theatres
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 284-25-7291575-DSNH
- Employer
- Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Birmingham Children's Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum/pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Theatre Orderly
NHS AfC: Band 2
Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.
Job overview
To assist and support all members of the recovery/theatre staff and multi-disciplinary team, in providing safe, effective and efficient care to all paediatric patients during their time in theatres and recovery.
Main duties of the job
- To act as a positive role model at all times.
- To participate in performance management and appraisals.
- To follow Trust policy in the event of critical incidents and complaints.
- To read, keep up-to-date with and adhere to BCH CSW code of conduct and Trust guidelines policies and procedures.
- Be aware of limitations of job role and work within these parameters at all times
Working for our organisation
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Math’s and English Language GCSE grade C or above or Level 2 functional skills/Key skills in Numeracy and literacy
- Willingness to undertake any competencies necessary for role
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
- Cavendish Care Certificate
Knowledge and Nature of experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a theatre setting
- Previous experience working with children and young people or relevant experience working in care
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Be able to escalate problems when required and report back to supervising practitioner
- Able to recognise limitations
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and listening communication skills Able to work well in a team, work reliably and safely under indirect supervision
- Able to carry out instructions with diligence and accuracy, reporting back as required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Theatre Education Team
- Job title
- Theatre Education
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 333 6225
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