Loan Kit Coordinator

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Free secure staff parking

Pension scheme

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Up to 40% off selected KIMS services

Employee Assistance Platform

Job summary

KIMS Hospital Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly organised Loan Kit Co-ordinator to join our Orthopaedic and Theatre Team. You will ensure surgical equipment and loan kits are available when needed, supporting the smooth running of operating lists.

You will coordinate loan kit requirements with theatre teams, CSSD, procurement and suppliers, manage deliveries and stock, maintain accurate records and support invoice checking.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinating loan kit requirements with theatre scheduling to ensure equipment is available for operating lists.
• Managing delivery, receipt, movement and storage of loan equipment.
• Maintaining accurate stock and financial records, including kit expenditure and invoices.
• Building relationships with Theatre, CSSD, Procurement and suppliers to ensure reliable kit management.

Job description

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Loan Kit Co-ordinator to join our Orthopaedic and Theatre Team. This is an important role in ensuring the right surgical equipment and loan kits are available when they are needed, supporting the smooth and efficient running of operating lists. Working closely with our Theatre teams, CSSD, scheduling colleagues, Procurement and company representatives, you will coordinate loan kit requirements, manage deliveries and stock, maintain accurate records and ensure equipment is available in line with agreed processes. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives on organisation, enjoys building effective working relationships and takes pride in getting the details right. What will you be responsible for?

• Co-ordinating loan kit requirements, working with surgical teams and theatre scheduling to ensure equipment is ordered and available in good time for operating lists.
• Managing the movement and receipt of loan equipment, including collecting deliveries, unpacking and checking instruments, transporting equipment between storage and theatres and ensuring deliveries are accurately received and stored.
• Maintaining accurate stock and financial records, including monitoring consigned stock levels, recording kit expenditure, maintaining databases and supporting Procurement with loan kit invoice checking.
• Building strong working relationships with Theatres, CSSD, Procurement, scheduling teams and company representatives to ensure effective communication and a reliable kit management service.
• Supporting efficient and compliant processes, ensuring kit is managed in accordance with agreed protocols, identifying shortages, resolving day-to-day queries and contributing to improvements in working practices., Take reassurance from knowing that your interviewer can often be as nervous as you. Be polite, honest and open, maintaining eye contact with them. Talk as clearly and confidently as you can and if you don't understand a question, ask for clarification. When answering, focus on positive experiences and be prepared to go into detail about your previous positions and your future aspirations.
• Are you highly organised and able to keep track of multiple priorities? Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a busy environment? Would you like to play an important role in supporting our Theatre and Orthopaedic teams? If so, we could have the perfect opportunity for you at KIMS Hospital., We are looking for someone who is highly organised, accurate and confident working in a busy environment. You will need excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands and a professional approach when working with colleagues across different departments., Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail, together with good IT skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable criteria:

• Understanding or familiarity of Theatre instrumentation.
• Previous experience of working within a healthcare, theatre, procurement, stock management or similar environment.

At KIMS, our people are our biggest asset. We want our colleagues to feel happy, valued and supported both in and outside of the workplace, with a benefits package designed to support emotional, financial and physical wellbeing.

As part of the KIMS team, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Free secure staff parking
• Pension scheme
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Up to 40% off selected KIMS services
• Employee Assistance Platform

Most importantly, you'll join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and creating a positive experience for everyone who comes through our doors.