Operating Department Orderly

Job summary To work as an integrated member of the operating theatre team. To assist staff in the movement and positioning of equipment. To relay specimens when required. To respond rapidly to urgent requests. To ensure the safe transportation of patients to and from the department and within the department. To ensure the clean and safe conditions of theatres before, after, and in between cases. Preparation and tidying of stores in theatres and the theatre unit. Main duties of the job To work alongside the multidisciplinary team in assisting with the smooth running of the 8 Operating Theatres and one obstetric theatre, being flexible and adaptable to emergency situations and responding to the needs of the Operating staff. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength. We are committed to inclusion and always putting the Patient First, as reflected in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will contribute to our innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We offer Staff Networks, a buddy system for new members, and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with compassion and empathy. Our Wellbeing Programme supports staff well-being, recognizing that caring for others starts with caring for oneself. As a leading healthcare research university trust, we value learning, teaching, and training, aiming to support your growth and development throughout your career. We look forward to your application and to welcoming you to UHSussex. Candidate information pack- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Details Date posted: 11 July 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for Change Band: Band 2 Salary: £24,169 a year pro rata Contract: Bank Working pattern: Part-time Reference number: 279-7104038-JUL25 Job locations: Worthing, Lyndhurst Road, BN3 4DH Job description Job responsibilities Transport patients safely between wards and the Operating Department, assist in moving medical and surgical equipment. Move dirty and clean instrument trolleys within the theatre and SSD complex. Maintain equipment and report faults to senior staff. Collect blood, products, and specimens. Clean equipment, manage stores and SSD supplies, and maintain stock including sunlight drapes. Ensure safe disposal of rubbish and fluid bags/boxes. Assist in ordering, storing, and distributing IV fluids for Pharmacy. Person Specification Experience Essential: Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Desirable: Good communication skills, Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent. Skills and ED&I Essential: Evidence of championing diversity and undertaking personal development to understand equalities issues. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required. Employer details University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address: Worthing, Lyndhurst Road, BN3 4DH

Created: 2025-07-15