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 - [email protected]; 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.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£30,142 a year Per Annum Inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8399957WXH

Job locations

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSE or equivalent).

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Willingness to undertake training to achieve Band 3 competencies

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of team-work

Desirable

• Previous theatre/ recovery experience
• Previous experience of working in the healthcare setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training.
• Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity.
• Can explain the principles of infection control.

Desirable

• Willing to develop own knowledge and practice.

Skills

Essential

• Good oral & written communication skills
• Good Telephone Manner
• Customer care experience
• Ability to prioritise and organise own work
• Able to use initiative
• Basic computer literacy skills

Other

Essential

• Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
• Empathy regarding others needs
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Team worker
• Able to carry out physical duties (lifting, bending etc)
• Capable of carrying out instructions
• Neat and tidy appearance
• Friendly and approachable
• Flexible and able to cope with changes

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills (English and Math's GCSE or equivalent). Desirable Evidence of ongoing professional development. Willingness to undertake training to achieve Band 3 competencies Experience Essential Previous experience of team-work Desirable Previous theatre/ recovery experience Previous experience of working in the healthcare setting Knowledge Essential Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training. Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity. Can explain the principles of infection control. Desirable Willing to develop own knowledge and practice. Skills Essential Good oral & written communication skills Good Telephone Manner Customer care experience Ability to prioritise and organise own work Able to use initiative Basic computer literacy skills Other Essential Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature Empathy regarding others needs Energetic and enthusiastic Team worker Able to carry out physical duties (lifting, bending etc) Capable of carrying out instructions Neat and tidy appearance Friendly and approachable Flexible and able to cope with changes

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).

Additional information 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

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Whipps Cross University Hospital

Whipps Cross Road

London

E11 1NR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)