Theatre Ancillary Porter

Job summary

Barts NHS Trust is the largest trust in the country. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare for our patients through excellence in research, education and training. We are passionate about the quality of care we deliver and are looking for staff who can be developed and align with the Trust Vision and Values.

Whipps Cross University Hospital is seeking to appoint Band 2 Operating department orderly to work within our busy operating theatres. The role will involve working in the 3 theatres areas of the hospital involving patient and equipment transport, maintaining cleanliness on the department and medical gas stock management. The role is Monday to Sunday, hours include 8-6, 8-7, 8-8 and night shift.

We are looking for compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individuals who are willing to put the patient and their needs at the heart of all they do. In return we can provide you with a supportive environment to work within and an exciting Education and Training Programme.

For further Information please contact:

Jude Mikhail Sadang - judemikhail.sadang@nhs.net; 020 8539 5522 ext. 4244 Ancillary Line Manager/Theatre Coordinator

Main duties of the job

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, this role supports the preparation of the perioperative environment and contribute to the delivery of personal care to patients and supporting others using the service.The post holder will undertake the movement of patients, equipment and designated items throughout the hospital and will contribute to the maintenance of a clean and safe working environment. Some of the duties will change as the post holder gains further skills and knowledge. The post holder must therefore be flexible and willing to undertake vocational, work-based qualifications that will be funded by the Trust in conjunction with the Trust Learning Ladder.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.