Instrument Coordinator (Bank)

Circle Health Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group’s Woodlands Hospital in Darlington seeks an Instrument Coordinator (Bank) to support theatre operations on an as-and-when-required basis. You will oversee instrumentation preparation, liaise with decontamination, and ensure instruments are clean and delivered on time.

You will assist with consumables and support procurement needs across the theatre team. This role requires experience in theatre settings, strong organisational and communication skills, and adherence to

Qualifications

• Experience in a theatre environment or clinical support role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Basic infection control, instrument handling and decontamination knowledge.
• Good communication and teamwork with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Theatre experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Infection control basics

Job description

Instrument Coordinator (Bank)
Woodlands Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: £12.7 per hour

Woodlands Hospital in Darlington 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 theTheatre 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 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.
• 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.

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