Instrument Coordinator (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Enfield; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Kings Oak Hospital in Enfield is seeking an Instrument Coordinator (Bank) to join the theatres team. The role is an on-call, “as and when required” position covering instrument preparation, stock, and endoscope management to ensure theatre readiness.

You will work with decontamination teams, assist with stock control and purchasing, and maintain traceability in line with regulations. Prior theatre or sterile services experience is preferred and NVQ Level 2/3 in Health or

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment or clinical support role.
• Good organisational skills to prioritise workload in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic understanding of infection control and decontamination processes.
• Knowledge of theatre equipment, tracking systems or inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation, liaising with internal decontamination services and external hospitals.
• Ensure instruments are clean, functional and delivered to correct locations to meet theatre schedules.
• Coordinate tracking and management of theatre endoscopes, ensuring safe handling and traceability.
• Assist in ordering, rotation and replenishment of theatre consumables per policies.
• Monitor stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking and support cost-effective resource use.
• Participate in audits and stock reviews ensuring traceability and expiry management.

Skills

Theatre coordination

Stock coordination

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamworking

Infection control basics

Theatre equipment knowledge

Tracking systems knowledge

Inventory software

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health or Care Services

Tools

Tracking systems

Inventory software

Theatre equipment

Job description

Instrument Coordinator (Bank)
Kings Oak Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: Up to £12.75 per hour (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Kings Oak & Cavell Hospitals in Enfield are 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 theTheatresdepartment.

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 of this role include:

• 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.
• Coordinate the tracking and management of theatre endoscopes, ensuring safe handling, traceability, and turnaround times in line with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Assist in the ordering, rotation, and replenishment of theatre consumables, ensuring alignment with Circle Health Group’s preferred suppliers and procurement policies.
• Monitor stock levels to avoid shortages or overstocking, supporting cost-effective resource utilisation and high theatre readiness.
• Participate in audits and stock reviews, ensuring traceability and expiry management are adhered to.

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.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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