The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Operating Department Orderly

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join an established team of Operating Department Orderly's based within the Theatres at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. You will be responsible for the safe transfer of patients to and from the Operating Theatres, for the cleaning and care of patient trolleys, the checking and stocking of theatre facilities and to provide non-clinical assistance to the operating theatre teams.

Experience is not essential but you should have a willingness to undertake training to achieve NVQ Level II in Support Services.

Interview date: 26 November 2024
Full & Part Time Hours Available
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Main duties of the job

Normal hours of work will be on a shift basis and will include working nightshift, weekends and Bank Holidays if required. You must be flexible and able to rotate shifts at short notice to meet the requirements of the service.

You must have good verbal and written communication skills, be flexible and have acceptance of line management. Previous experience working in the operating theatre and/or experience within a hospital environment would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.

A responsibility for safe transfer of patients to and from the operating theatres, cleaning and care of patient transfer devices ie trolleys, beds, wheelchairs etc. Stock checking and rotating, specimen collection and transportation, support and assist the operating theatre teams. Remain professional at all times.

About us

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

o Freeman Hospital

o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)

o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)

o Newcastle Dental Hospital

o Newcastle Fertility Centre

o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria

o Northern Genetics Service

o Cramlington Manor Walks

These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.

We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

317-2024-44-27-DR

Job locations

Royal Victoria Infirmary

317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary

NE1 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the safe transfer of patients to and fromthe operating theatres.
Cleaning and care of patient trolleys.
Checking and stocking of theatre facilities and to assist the theatre personnel as required.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the safe transfer of patients to and fromthe operating theatres.
Cleaning and care of patient trolleys.
Checking and stocking of theatre facilities and to assist the theatre personnel as required.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Must be literate

SKILLS

Essential

Good written and verbal communication

Desirable

Basic Computer Skills (EDCL/Keyboard Skills)
Customer Care Skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Previous Healthcare experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

NVQ Level II in Operating Department Support

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Must be literate

SKILLS

Essential

Good written and verbal communication

Desirable

Basic Computer Skills (EDCL/Keyboard Skills)
Customer Care Skills

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

Previous Healthcare experience

QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

NVQ Level II in Operating Department Support

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).

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