About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 05.10.26
Shortlisting to take place: Commencing 06.10.26
Interviews to take place: 12.10.26
We are a looking to recruit Theatre Orderlies to enhance out current theatre team. You will be joining a flexible team and will be contributing to be providing a service to maintain an effective and efficient operating department.
We are a supportive employer and love to see our staff flourish and improve in their career ambitions.
Experience in Surgery and Theatres is not essential as we will provide you with all the necessary training.
We are looking for staff that are flexible and can work shifts, including weekend and night shifts.
Main duties of the job
To lift, carry, handle and transport goods and any other items of medical equipment throughout the hospital. To move and transport patients, including their belongings, on beds, trolleys and chairs to and from Theatres and transfer patients, using appropriate lifting and handling techniques. Transferring items to and from the theatres including drugs, specimens and equipment and beds To lift, carry, handle and transport goods, stores, furniture, notes, medical gases, x-rays and any other items of medical equipment throughout the hospital. To clean wheelchairs and trolleys between patient moves and thoroughly clean designated trolleys and wheelchairs as per cleaning schedules. To connect and disconnect medical gas cylinders and complete appropriate documentation. Maintaining stock levels Attend regular team meetings as required Maintain a clean & safe working environment for patients and staff Undertake all such reasonable other duties as may be required as part of the role
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people We are one team We care We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role please see attached the Job Description & Person Specification.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a customer service setting
Desirable
Experience & ability to position patients Working in a Hospital/ Care Home/ Healthcare Environment Experience of record keeping
Skills Essential
Ability to follow instructions (verbal and written) Ability to work within agreed procedures and deadlines and to use initiative appropriately to deal with unexpected situations
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality Understand the importance of record keeping
Qualifications Essential
Willingness to undertake any training or development relevant to the role Entry level 2 or above in literacy & numeracy or a willingness to achieve within a 6-12 month period
Desirable
NVQ level 2 in Health/Care OR Care Certificate issued by an Employer Moving and handling training Infection control training Resuscitation training
Other Requirements Essential
Able to work shifts
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.
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmrary
Duckworth Lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)