About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our theatre department.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hard working, friendly and conscientious worker to fill the position of Operating Department Orderly, in the operating theatre department at Glangwili General Hospital.
We are a motivated and dynamic team in a friendly and supportive environment covering Emergency, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Obstetrics, General, Ear Nose and Throat, Urology, Gynaecology and Ophthalmology specialties, providing a continuous service.
Prior healthcare experience would be advantageous, but full training will be provided with a supernumerary period and complete induction programme for the successful candidate.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The duties of an Operating Department Orderly working in a busy environment include:
Assisting the surgical team in the transferring of patients, using prescribed manual handling techniques. Escorting patients to the theatre unit prior to surgery. Escorting post surgical patients to the surgical ward, with the support of trained staff. Cleaning the theatre environment between patient surgical procedures. Assisting with the practical daily operating theatre tasks such as the collection and handover of medications, notes, equipment and other supplies. Assisting with the general upkeep of the operating department and its storage areas. Restocking the linen trolley and staff scrub suits as required. Supporting the theatre practitioner in positioning patients on operating table. Assisting the theatre team by supporting patient limbs during surgical preparation
This role consists of varied and diverse manual handling tasks involving both patients and supplies, and the candidate will be required to spend long periods on their feet, and be capable of working both independently and under the direction of trained healthcare staff.
Strong communication skills are essential and the importance of the Operating Department Orderly role in liaising with colleagues, task prioritisation and assisting our patients is crucial to ensuring we maintain a safe, welcoming and friendly environment for our patients.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 03.06.2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Good general education Literate and numerate
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 or willingness to work towards this
Experience Essential
Able to work in a healthcare environment Able to work as an effective team member Maintain standards of care Able to follow instructions/undertake delegated duties Able to work under pressure Able to manage time effectively Adequate digital literacy
Desirable
Experience of working in a health or social care environment. Experience of delivering good service to members of the public.
Language Skills Desirable
Welsh speaker (Level 1)
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)