Clinical Orderly

Job description

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.

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

Our mission is to:

• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

Our strategic objectives are to:

• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

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