Production Co-ordinator

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare organization in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a HSDU Production Coordinator to oversee the sterilisation and disinfection of surgical instruments. Candidates must have a genuine interest in healthcare and be able to deliver high-quality work under pressure. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on patient safety and quality management. This position requires flexible shift patterns and adherence to rigorous standards.

Qualifications

• High standards and a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Management and technical support experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of all surgical products throughout the unit.
• Ensure adherence to quality management system and improve processes.
• Active participation in audit of processes and systems.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of HSDU Production Coordinator working at the Royal Stoke site. Cover will also be provided at the County site as required.

This is a fully flexible job role and shift patterns may be changed at short notice.

Shift Patterns

• Predominantly working core shifts between the hours of 14.00 - 00.00hrs. Hours to be discussed at interview.
• On call rota is essential.

Pay scale – Band 5 as per Agenda for Change terms and conditions.

The suitable candidates will be introduced to an environment which will offer them a job that is practical, busy, interesting, and will show them a valuable part of the Health Service for North Midlands.

The Hospital Sterilisation and Disinfection Unit services include supply and maintenance of surgical instruments used in surgical and medical procedures. These items are checked into the department after use, then are cleaned, disinfected, packaged, sterilised and delivered back to operating theatres, wards, departments, clinics and GP surgeries.

The successful candidate will have high standards, a genuine interest in healthcare and patient safety, and be able to deliver high‑quality work to tight deadlines.

To provide management and technical support to the department by overseeing the production of all surgical products throughout the unit and line management of staff.

Ensure all areas of the quality management system are adhered to, making suggestions to processes and practices to improve production flow and meet new and emerging standards.

Take an active role in the quality system, audit of processes and system.

Please see Job Description for full details.

Further Information

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country.

Contact: Claire Cartlidge, Deputy Services Manager, [e-mail], 01782 672910.

We serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provides emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have developed packages to ensure everyone can fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world‑class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

As a Trust we offer a range of staff benefits and actively seek engagement from the teams in UHNM courses and activities.