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Job summary

Main area
Theatre Department
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (and part time posts available)
Job ref
223-ODO-232
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£22,383 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

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 Princess Royal Hospital, Telford.

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

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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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lee Merrick-Davis
Job title
Theatre Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01952 641222
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