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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (To cover a 24/7 service)
Job ref
245-ACS2ODO-02-26
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside General Hospital
Town
Ashton-under-Lyne
Salary
£24,465 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/02/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Operating Department Orderly

Band 2

Job overview

Operating Department Orderly- Band 2

37.5 hours per week (to cover 24/7 service) 

Permanent 

To work in a busy theatre department. Be part of a team looking after patients and delivering good patient outcomes. To cover the needs of the service over a 24 hour/7 days a week rota. To support the hospital night team to deliver emergency care in theatre and maternity.

 

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

To undertake messenger/porters duties between the theatres, wards and other departments. To offer support to the members of the multi-disciplinary operating department / endoscopy team.

 

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate & these are:

  • Safety
  • Care
  • Respect
  • Communication
  • Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+  & Disabled people.

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. 

 The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria
  • Good verbal/written skills
Desirable criteria
  • Care certificate

Previous experience preferred but not essential

Essential criteria
  • Good written communication skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to organise own workload
  • Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Caring/supportive attitude
  • Ability to learn/undertake training
  • Flexibility
  • Willingness to undertake training
  • Reliability
  • Ability to work unsocial hours – especially evenings
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to the role
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ level 2 in Health Care or equivalent
  • Relevant health care experience

previous experience

Essential criteria
  • Application form and interview

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

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca McCleary
Job title
Practice Based Educator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0161 922 4702
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