Operating Department Orderly

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have a vacancy in the Operating Theatres at Scarborough Hospital for an Operating Department Orderly (ODO).

The successful candidate will be required to participate in the safe transfer of patients to and from the operating department, collection and delivery of items to and from the unit as well as routine cleaning and maintenance of the theatre environment and equipment. You should possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to work as part of the team. Observational skills are required as well as technical ability as you may be required to operate equipment and machinery.

Main duties of the job

Communication with a variety of hospital staff of all grades within and outside of the theatre environment on a regular basis.
Providing and receiving routine information which requires listening skills, tact and appropriate confidentiality.
Regular communication with visitors and patients.
Effective communicator with knowledge of departmental policies.
To maintain permanent contact with theatres through the use of a mobile telephone system/ radio/ pager..
IT skills to communicate and maintain statutory and mandatory training requirements.
Communication regarding repairs to relevant equipment including theatre operating trolley.
The job holder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a of provider

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-5422201-ODO-CG3

Job locations

York Teaching Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: recruitment@york.nhs.uk.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Educated to GCSE/O Level standards (minimum 2 GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English) or NVQ level 1 in care.
Willingness to undertake on the job training for example Basic Life Support

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of team working in a caring or similar environment.

Desirable

Previous experience in porter type duties.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Physically fit as the post involves moving and handling.
Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Basic computer skills

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Flexible approach to shift pattern

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Educated to GCSE/O Level standards (minimum 2 GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English) or NVQ level 1 in care.
Willingness to undertake on the job training for example Basic Life Support

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Experience of team working in a caring or similar environment.

Desirable

Previous experience in porter type duties.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Physically fit as the post involves moving and handling.
Ability to work under pressure

Desirable

Basic computer skills

Aptitude & Personal Qualities

Essential

Flexible approach to shift pattern

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.