Instrument Coordinator (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group Bath Clinic is seeking an Instrument Coordinator to join the theatre team on a bank basis, covering busy periods and staff absence.

You will oversee instrument preparation, ensure cleanliness and timely delivery, assist with consumables, and work with theatre staff to maintain stock while following infection control policies.

This role requires prior theatre experience, good communication, and flexibility; pay varies with level of training and qualification.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation, liaising with decontamination services and external hospitals.
• Ensure instruments are clean, functional and delivered to the correct locations to meet theatre schedules.
• Assist in ordering and replenishment of theatre consumables in line with Circle Health Group policies.
• Support the theatre team in delivering seamless surgical services and improved patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with theatre practitioners, sterile services and procurement to maintain stock availability and clarity.
• Ensure instrumentation handling complies with hospital policies and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Theatre experience

Organisational skills

Infection control knowledge

Communication

Job description

Instrument Coordinator Bath Clinic Bank Shifts

Salary: Up to £14.21 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Bath Clinic 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 bank role working on an "as and when required" basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

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.

Applicants should meet the following 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

• Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.
• Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values. 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.