Job summary 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 Main duties of the job 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. About us 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. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Annum Pro Rata for Part Time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CTC-BA-2733 Job locations Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification. We look forward to receving your application. Job description Job responsibilities For further details, please refer to the attached job description and personal specification. We look forward to receving your application. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience with customer care Desirable Experience within a hospital environment Knowledge Essential Application evidences Health and Safety awareness Application evidences Infection Control awareness Person Specification Experience Essential Experience with customer care Desirable Experience within a hospital environment Knowledge Essential Application evidences Health and Safety awareness Application evidences Infection Control awareness Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)