East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Orderly

The closing date is 23 April 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic member to join our Theatre Team in keeping the clinical areas spotless and tidy.

The post holder will work under direction to coordinate all Hotel Services in the department and work as part of the clinical team ensuring clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained within Conquest Theatres.To work closely with the Matron and Deputy Lead Practitioners inensuring service standards are met.

Main duties of the job

To participate in domestic duties in partnership with the department housekeeper. Assist in monitoring and assist in maintaining cleaning standards in the department and report to the Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area. Participate in domestic monitoring where required. Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently.By working with, and following guidance from the nursing team, ensure equipment (both clinical and non-clinical) is in a clean condition and available for immediate use.Upkeep of theatre appearance i.e. removing clutter, removing waste from outside of theatres after each case is completed, attend to storage requirements.

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annnum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-SRCG0626

Job locations

Conquest

The Ridge

St. Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD


Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of general education
  • Ability to undertake required training in post

Desirable

  • English / Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
  • Clerical / IT qualification
  • Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working under direction

Desirable

  • Experience in Customer service
  • Experience of working at a supervisory level

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues.
  • Understanding of confidentiality in the work place.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise own work load
  • Flexible

Desirable

  • Customer care awareness.
  • Keyboard skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of general education
  • Ability to undertake required training in post

Desirable

  • English / Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
  • Clerical / IT qualification
  • Hygiene Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working under direction

Desirable

  • Experience in Customer service
  • Experience of working at a supervisory level

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues.
  • Understanding of confidentiality in the work place.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to prioritise own work load
  • Flexible

Desirable

  • Customer care awareness.
  • Keyboard skills.

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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

The Ridge

St. Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest

The Ridge

St. Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Anaesthetics

Catherine Morris

catherine.morris12@nhs.net

03001315110

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annnum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-SRCG0626

Job locations

Conquest

The Ridge

St. Leonards on sea

TN37 7RD


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