Job summary
Operating Department Orderly- Band 2 37.5 hours per week (to cover 24/7 service) Permanent
To work in a busy theatre department. Be part of a team looking after patients and delivering good patient outcomes. To cover the needs of the service over a 24 hour/7 days a week rota. To support the hospital night team to deliver emergency care in theatre and maternity.
Main duties of the job
To undertake messenger/porters duties between the theatres, wards and other departments. To offer support to the members of the multi-disciplinary operating department / endoscopy team.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate & these are:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Previous experience preferred but not essential
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to organise own workload
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Ability to learn/undertake training
- Flexibility
- Willingness to undertake training
- Reliability
- Ability to work unsocial hours - especially evenings
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the role
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
- Relevant health care experience
Person Specification
Previous experience preferred but not essential
Essential
- Good written communication skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to organise own workload
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Ability to learn/undertake training
- Flexibility
- Willingness to undertake training
- Reliability
- Ability to work unsocial hours - especially evenings
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the role
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
- Relevant health care experience
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.
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.
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).
