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Theatre ODSW
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref
407-SURGERY-8033568
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Town
Walsall
Salary
£25,272 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
04/08/2026 08:00
Interview date
20/08/2026

Employer heading

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Theatre ODSW

NHS AfC: Band 2

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

 

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

 

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

 

RESPECT    COMPASSION    TEAMWORK    PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CANNOT SPONSOR ANYONE INTO THIS ROLE, PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK OR POSSESS THE MEANS TO OBTAIN IT.

Theatre Services are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to join our team of Level II Operating Department Support Workers within our Theatres

The role involves: supporting clinical staff within the Operating Theatre environment to deliver a high quality service for the people of Walsall.

You will be required to rotate through the specialties below to gain knowledge and experience and work shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

 

  • General surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Orthopaedics / trauma
  • Breast surgery
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Obstetrics and gynaecology
  • ENT and paediatrics
  • Oral surgery
  • Urology

Training opportunities available include apprenticeship for ODP training, NVQ and many internal training opportunities.

You will need to want to work towards obtaining the clinical health care support (QCF level 2) qualification. Math’s & English at grade C/Level 2 and above are required for this post as there will be opportunities to progress your career in the future.

 

PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.

  

 

Main duties of the job

Theatre Services are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated member of staff to join our team of Level II Operating Department Support Workers within our 3 theatre suites

The role involves: supporting clinical staff within the Operating Theatre environment to deliver a high quality service for the people of Walsall.

You will be required to rotate through the specialties below to gain knowledge and experience and work shift patterns including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

 

  • General surgery
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Orthopaedics / trauma
  • Breast surgery
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Obstetrics and gynaecology
  • ENT and paediatrics
  • Vascular
  • Oral surgery
  • Urology

 

 

Training opportunities available including mandatory training within the hospitals own specialised manor learning centre which has state of the art skills stations.

 

You will need to want to work towards obtaining the clinical health care support (QCF level 2) qualification. Math’s & English at grade C/Level 2 and above are required for this post as there will be opportunities to progress your career in the future.

  

Applicants should note that if successful at interview, the offer of appointment would be subject to vetting procedures undertaken by the Criminal Records Bureau.

  

 

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  1.  Anticipate and prepare the theatres for use Checking all equipment is in working order
    2. Assemble and attach all specialist equipment to operating tables, camera, systems etc.
    2. Prepare equipment prior to start of surgery undertaking routine checks 
    reporting any defects to the Team Leader
    3. Collect patients from wards, ensuring correct identity, patients records 
     and accompany patients to theatre, returning patients to wards post 
     recovery.
    4. Assisting in the transfer of patients from trolley to table and back, assisting in 
    the positioning of patients on the table to the surgeons requirements under 
    supervision.
    5. Preparing and assisting medical staff with the application of Plaster of 
     Paris
    6. Holding Limbs as directed by medical staff during preparation of the 
     patient
    For One & All
    7. Applies tourniquets under supervision of the surgeon.
    8. Moving of Theatre Lights and assisting in the use of headlights as instructed by 
    the surgeon
    9. Undertake circulating duties as and when directed by theatre 
     practitioners
    10. Assist in the anesthetic room and recovery as directed by the theatre 
     practitioners.
    11. To undertake general cleaning duties in order to maintain a suitable operating 
    environment
    12.To clean down Theatre between procedures, as appropriate, ensuring the 
    thorough decontamination of the Theatre, equipment and instrumentation. 
    Returning equipment and consumables to their storage area
    13.Ensuring Stock levels are maintained and all HSDU is appropriately stored for 
    use, identifying or anticipating any problems to be reported to the team leader
    14.In the absence of the storekeeper, to be responsible for the ordering 
     and storing of consumables in the store room.
    15.Ensure that all documentation, both clinical and administrative, is 
     completed electronically or written correctly
    16.Responsible for the cleaning of Surgeon’s theatre shoes and general 
    housekeeping duties at the end of the day.
    17.Collect blood from blood bank. Take specimens to path lab, ensuring correct 
    documentation is completed and specimens are transported correctly. 

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
  • • Candidate must be willing to undertake or already possess NVQ Level 2.
  • • Must have basic English and mathematical skills.
  • • Well-presented written application, demonstrating the ability to produce high quality documentation as required by the role i.e.; spelling and grammatical accuracy.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in healthcare
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • • Demonstrates an understanding of effective communication within a healthcare setting
  • • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills:

Qualification

Essential criteria
  • Qualification in healthcare NVQ level 2 or equivalent
  • Good level of communication skills
  • Correctly completed application form

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Faulkner
Job title
Theatre Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922 721172
Additional information

For further information or an informal chat please contact the Theatre management team   ext. 7672

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