About this role
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for a Band 2 Operating Department Orderly to support our friendly and enthusiastic theatre teams.
Our main theatre suite comprises of eight operating theatres and one recovery unit. We cover a wide range of surgical specialties.
Main duties of the job
The Operating Department Orderly role plays a vital role in the day-to-day operation and smooth running of the department. The Operating Department Orderly's role is to support the nursing and medical teams in ensuring the safe and timely transfer of patients between ward areas and the operating department.
You will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment, ensuring stock is checked and maintained, assist in the movement of equipment and materials within the department and sterile services. You must have good verbal and written communication skills, be flexible and have acceptance of line management.
Previous experience working in the operating theatre and/or experience within a hospital environment would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information and details of the post, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development Essential
A good level of general education, numeracy and literacy
Experience Essential
Experience of working with the public Experience of using computers
Desirable
Previous experience of working in theatres Previous NHS healthcare experience
Skills, abilities, and knowledge Essential
Good appreciation of the need for tidiness/cleanliness Ability to work under pressure Good communication skills Ability to work without direct supervision Flexible attitude to work
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 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)