Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Orderly
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Includes weekends)
- Job ref
- 374-SRCG0626
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest
- Town
- St. Leonards on sea
- Salary
- £25,272 per annnum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Orderly
NHS AfC: Band 2
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic member to join our Theatre Team in keeping the clinical areas spotless and tidy.
The post holder will work under direction to coordinate all Hotel Services in the department and work as part of the clinical team ensuring clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained within Conquest Theatres.
To work closely with the Matron and Deputy Lead Practitioners in
ensuring service standards are met.
Main duties of the job
To participate in domestic duties in partnership with the department housekeeper. Assist in monitoring and assist in maintaining cleaning standards in the department and report to the Matron on the level of cleanliness in the area. Participate in domestic monitoring where required. Spot cleaning i.e. ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. By working with, and following guidance from the nursing team, ensure equipment (both clinical and non-clinical) is in a clean condition and available for immediate use. Upkeep of theatre appearance i.e. removing clutter, removing waste from outside of theatres after each case is completed, attend to storage requirements.
Working for our organisation
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of general education
- Ability to undertake required training in post
Desirable criteria
- English / Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
- Clerical / IT qualification
- Hygiene Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in working under direction
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Customer service
- Experience of working at a supervisory level
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to deal with any potentially difficult or sensitive issues.
- Understanding of confidentiality in the work place.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise own work load
- Flexible
Desirable criteria
- Customer care awareness.
- Keyboard skills.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Morris
- Job title
- Matron for Anaesthetics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 5110
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