Description
We are seeking an Instrument Coordinator to join our team at Goring Hall Hospital in West Sussex. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours a week, with a flexible shift pattern.
The successful candidate will oversee the preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation, liaising with internal decontamination services and external hospitals where required. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring all instruments are clean, functional, and delivered to the correct locations in a timely manner to meet daily theatre schedules
- Coordinating the tracking and management of theatre endoscopes, ensuring safe handling, traceability, and turnaround times in line with hospital and regulatory standards
- Assisting in the ordering, rotation, and replenishment of theatre consumables, ensuring alignment with Circle Health Group's preferred suppliers and procurement policies
- Monitoring stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking, supporting cost-effective resource utilisation and high theatre readiness
- Participating in audits and stock reviews, ensuring traceability and expiry management are adhered to
To be considered for this role, you should have:
- Experience working within a theatre environment or clinical support role
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced setting
- Basic understanding of infection control, instrument handling, and decontamination processes
- Good communication and teamworking skills with a professional and reliable approach
- Previous experience in instrument or stock coordination, ideally in a theatre or sterile services department
- Knowledge of theatre equipment, tracking systems, or inventory software
- Awareness of regulatory standards related to decontamination and surgical instrumentation
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health or Care Services, or equivalent experience in a healthcare support role
In return, we offer a competitive salary of up to £25,000 per year, depending on level of experience, training, and qualification, as well as a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
- Private Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
- Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
- Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
- Non-contributory life insurance
- Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
- Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
- Employee recognition programmes
- Industry leading training and development opportunities