Job summary
- Main area
- Theatre Department
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 223-ODO-264
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- Town
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum/ pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Operating Department Orderly
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are currently looking to recruit dynamic, enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individuals to join our team within the Theatre Department at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
The Operating Department Orderly role is a vital part of ensuring the maintenance of the day-to-day efficiency of the Theatre Department.
Main duties of the job
The duties are predominantly that of escorting patients to and from the Theatre Department and wards in a timely manner. As such you will be expected to have a caring and friendly personality as often you will be the first representative of the theatre team to meet the patient.
There are many other general duties required within the department.
An ability to work and communicate with all other members of the ward and theatre teams is essential. As some unsociable hours will be rostered the ability to be flexible will be expected, weekends and evening shifts may be included.
Working for our organisation
You will be joining a friendly, supportive, patient focused and innovative team where you will be fully supported.
A full in-house Theatres induction package will be mandatory.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document untitled Candidate Job Pack.
Person specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Previous experience of working within a theatre department environment
Qualities
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
- Ability to work in an environment with blood and other body fluids acting in an appropriate and supportive manner
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to treat all information confidentially
- Ability to work within a team and take instruction
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manual handle people and equipment
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
- Stephen Turner
- Job title
- Theatre Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01743 261000
- Additional information
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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