Operating Department Orderly inYork inYork PUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

We have an exciting opportunity in our busy Operating Theatre Department at York Teaching Hospital, for enthusiastic and well-motivated individuals to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals, as an Operating Department Orderly.

This is a role which will enhance our team and improve the service we can offer to our patients.

The successful candidates will be required to participate in the safe transfer of both patients and equipment, to and from theatres, and will be involved with the routine cleaning and maintenance of specialist theatre equipment to maintain the high standards required for this busy, patient focused environment. This may require some technical skills in order to operate some machinery and equipment.

We are looking for individuals who are reliable, professional and hard working, and have a caring manner with excellent communication and observational skills. Applicants will ideally have previous experience of working with patients in a hospital environment, however this is not essential as full training will be provided.

The vacancy is for full time or part time hours.

We look forward to receiving your application!

• 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

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

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

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:

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.

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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.