We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly orderly to join our Cardiothoracic Centre.
You will support the trained members of staff in making the theatre safe and pleasant for patients and staff. If successful, there is the opportunity to learn more extensive skills by training in the theatre environment.
So, if you are a people person and you are looking for a role where you will have the opportunity to develop new skills - please apply today
The Cardiothoracic Centre has Four theatres and an Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU) on one level currently known as the Critical Care Area (CCA). The Theatres will operate Monday to Friday with an emergency commitment over 24hrs seven days per week.
• Assisting the qualified staff within the department, preparing, cleaning and maintaining all areas of the theatre throughout the day. Keep all areas of the units clean and tidy as required (according to the cleaning checklists) and facilitate a team approach to good housekeeping.
• Collect from and return patients to the wards pre and post operatively.
• Assist the ODP in the anaesthetic room as required ensuring that you do not breach professional boundaries.
• Act as a runner in theatre having acquired knowledge of trays, Instrumentation and all other equipment required.
• Assist with transferring and positioning of patients in theatre.
• Maintaining patient trolleys and equipment.
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification.
We look forward to receving your application.
This advert closes on Friday 14 Feb 2025