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-ODP-063
Employer: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Princess Royal Hospital
Town: Telford
Salary: £23,615 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/02/2025 23:59
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 vital for 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. You will be expected to have a caring and friendly personality, as you will often 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 is expected, including weekends and evening shifts.
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
* Previous experience of working within the NHS
* Previous experience of working within a theatre department environment
Qualities
* 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
* Ability to treat all information confidentially
* Ability to work within a team and take instruction
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to manually handle people and equipment
By submitting your application to Trac, you are giving your consent for parts of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation.
If successful, by completing your application form, you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details, including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.
If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application, you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider.
Application Process
If you require the application form in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01743 492402.
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
We do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
Commitment to Diversity
We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
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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