Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our elective theatre department.



This is an exciting opportunity for a hard working, friendly and conscientious worker to fill the position of theatre department orderly in the main theatre department here in Prince Philip Hospital.



Prior operating theatre or healthcare experience theatre would be advantageous, but full training will be provided with a supernumerary period and complete induction programme for the successful candidate.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Part and full time hours available.



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.



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.

Our services are provided in:

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



We are a busy and friendly department which covers elective orthopaedics, colorectal, urology, general surgery and breast specialties on elective surgical lists Monday through 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.



Interviews will be held on 03/11/2025.