Operating Department Orderly

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

The closing date is 29 April 2025

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-ODO-264

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

SY3 8QX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document untitled Candidate Job Pack.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document untitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Desirable

Previous experience of working within the NHS
Previous experience of working within a theatre department environment

Qualities

Essential

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

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

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Desirable

Previous experience of working within the NHS
Previous experience of working within a theatre department environment

Qualities

Essential

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

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

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.