Instrument Coordinator

Circle Health Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Blackburn seeks an individual to assist in delivering a Sterile Instrument service. Applicants must have GCSEs in Maths and English and experience in decontamination. This role involves supporting a team in patient care, maintaining stock levels, and developing personal skills. The company offers competitive salaries and a range of employee benefits, including holidays, pension schemes, and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Employee recognition programmes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Maths and English GCSE at grades A-C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Previous experience in decontamination is mandatory.
• Proficient in the use of a PC and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing a comprehensive Sterile Instrument service.
• Ensure adequate stock levels in working areas.
• Work as an active member of the theatre team.
• Support the team in delivering compassionate care.
• Develop clinical and technical knowledge and skills.
• Communicate appropriately with others involved in patient care.
• Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients.

Skills

Maths

English GCSE

Decontamination experience

PC proficiency

Job description

Overview

Applicants should meet the following criteria: Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence. MUST have previous experience in decontamination. Proficient in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the provision of a comprehensive Sterile Instrument service to the Operating Theatre / Endoscopy and OPD.
• To ensure that adequate stock levels are maintained in working areas, to work as an active member of the theatre team and maintain good working relationships.
• Support the team to deliver care that helps improve the health of the individual and wider community.
• Support the team in demonstrating compassion through effective relationships based on empathy, respect and dignity.
• Develop own competence to deliver effective care and treatments through improving clinical/technical knowledge / skill, and expertise.
• Communicate appropriately with others involved in the care of the patient.
• Act as an advocate for safeguarding patients; demonstrate courage to speak up when there are concerns about care.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to 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
• ...and much more!

Diversity & Inclusion

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.

Circle Health Group are proud to be a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces Community. We are also part of The Valuable 500 and we pride ourselves in being a Disability Confident Employer.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.