Operating Department Orderly

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a full-time Operating Department Orderly for the operating departments at Ninewells Hospital. The successful candidate will assist in the care of surgical patients, receiving full training, with a commitment to a day/night rotation.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners in patient care.
• Play a vital role in the patient's surgical journey.
• Comply with the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Surgical Directorate

Theatre and Anaesthesia Service

Ninewells Hospital

Operating Department Orderly (ODO) – Band 2

Full time Post

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the multidisciplinary team within the operating departments of NHS Tayside. The successful applicant may be based on one site but there is an expectation for the post holder to be deployed as required.

You will play an important part in the patient’s journey, working within the operating department and assisting Registered Nurses (RNs) & Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) in the care and treatment of patients undergoing surgical procedures. Health care experience would be advantageous, but not essential as full training will be provided. Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team are essential qualities for this post.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Andrew Hardie, [e-mail], Tel: [phone], Ext 36842

Hours of work are: 37 per week with a commitment to day / night rotation and on call if required by clinical area.

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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