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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Operating Department Orderly

The closing date is 28 January 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity to work within the theatre orderly team at the Freeman Hospital.

You must be flexible to meet the needs of the service and cover a variety of shift patterns as necessary.

You must be able to deal with the general public and have excellent communication skills .

Interview Date Tuesday 10 February 2026
37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
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NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team of orderliesproviding support to the theatre teams across the Trust, be accepting of change and be adaptable to the needs of the service.

About us

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.

With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
Freeman Hospital
Newcastle Dental Hospital
Cramlington Manor Walks
Urgent treatment centres
Newcastle Fertility Centre
Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
Northern Genetics Service

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

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

317-2026-04-34-DR

Job locations

Freeman Hospital

317 01 Freeman Hospital

NE7 7DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the safe transfer of patients to and from the 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.