Instrument Coordinator

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Staff discounts

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield is seeking an Instrument Coordinator to join the Theatre team. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern.

You will oversee surgical instrumentation preparation, ensure instruments are clean and delivered on time, assist with consumables ordering, and work closely with theatre staff and suppliers to maintain stock and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment or clinical support role.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise workload.
• Basic understanding of infection control and instrument handling.
• Good communication and teamworking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation.
• Ensure instruments are clean, functional, and delivered on time.
• Assist in ordering and replenishment of theatre consumables.
• Support theatre team in delivering seamless surgical services.
• Work with theatre practitioners, sterile services and suppliers to ensure stock availability.
• Ensure instrumentation handling complies with policies and infection control.

Skills

Theatre experience

Organisational skills

Infection control basics

Teamwork

Job description

Instrument Coordinator

The Thornbury Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: £24,947.00 per year Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. We have an opportunity for a Instrument Coordinator to join their team of staff in the Theatre department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Duties

• Oversee the preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation, liaising with internal decontamination services and external hospitals where required.
• Ensure all instruments are clean, functional, and delivered to the correct locations in a timely manner to meet daily theatre schedules.
• Assist in the ordering, rotation, and replenishment of theatre consumables, ensuring alignment with Circle Health Group’s preferred suppliers and procurement policies.
• Support the theatre team in delivering seamless surgical services, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Work closely with theatre practitioners, sterile services, procurement, and external providers to ensure clarity and continuity in equipment and stock availability.
• Ensure all instrumentation handling complies with hospital policies, infection prevention protocols, and regulatory guidelines.

Applicant Criteria

• 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.

Salary & Benefits

• 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!

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.

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.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare