Operating Department Orderly
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Llanelli, SA14 8QFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,300
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 November 2026
8 days leftJob description
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our elective theatre department. This is an opportunity for a hard working, friend...
The duties of Operating Department Orderlies working in a busy environment are:
- Assisting the surgical team in transferring of patients using prescribed manual handling techniques.
- Escorting patients to the theatre unit prior to surgery.
- Escorting post surgical patients to the surgical ward with the support of trained staff.
- Cleaning the theatre environment between patient surgical procedures.
- Assisting with the practical daily operating theatre tasks such as the collection and handover of medications, notes, equipment and other supplies.
- Assisting with the general upkeep of the operating department and its storage areas.
- Restocking the linen trolley and staff scrub suits as required.
- Supporting the theatre practitioner in positioning patients on operating table.
- Assisting the theatre team by supporting patient limbs during surgical preparation
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We are a busy and friendly department which covers elective orthopaedics, colorectal, urology, general surgery and breast specialties on elective surgical lists Monday through to Friday.
This role consists of varied and diverse manual handling tasks involving both patients and supplies, and the candidate will be required to spend long periods on their feet, and be capable of working both independently and under the direction of trained healthcare staff.
Strong communication skills are essential and the importance of the theatre orderly role in liaising with colleagues, task prioritisation and assisting our patients is crucial to ensuring we maintain a safe, welcoming and friendly environment for our patients.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interview will be held on 12/11/2026
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential: - Good general education; - Literate and numerate
Desirable: - NVQ Level 2 or willingness to work towards this
Experience
Essential
- Able to work in a healthcare environment
- Articulate
- Able to work as an effective team member
- Maintain standards of care
- Able to follow instructions / undertake delegated duties
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to manage time effectively
- Adequate digital literacy
Desirable: - Experience of working in a health or social care environment; - Experience of delivering good service to members of the public
Language Skills
Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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