Instrument Coordinator (Bank)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Woodlands Hospital (Circle Health Group Limited) in Darlington is seeking an Instrument Coordinator (Bank) to join the Theatre team. This is an “as and when required” bank role with shifts covering busy periods and staff absences.

You will oversee instrumentation preparation, ensure instruments are clean and delivered on schedule, and assist with theatre consumables while adhering to infection control and procurement policies. Prior experience in theatre or clinical support is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a theatre environment or clinical support role.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise a busy workload.
• Good communication and teamworking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation.
• Ensure instruments are clean, functional and delivered to correct locations.
• Assist in ordering and replenishment of theatre consumables.
• Support the theatre team to deliver seamless surgical services.
• Coordinate with theatre practitioners, sterile services and external providers.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and infection prevention protocols.

Skills

Theatre experience

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

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.

“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