Theatre Instrument Coordinator: Precision & Readiness

Circle Health Group; Worthing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year + bank

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Family Friendly policies

Non-contributory life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Staff discounts and rewards

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Circle Health Group is recruiting an Instrument Coordinator for Goring Hall Hospital in West Sussex. You will oversee preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation and coordinate stock, ensuring instruments are clean and delivered promptly to theatre areas.

The role requires theatre or sterile services experience, strong organisational skills and knowledge of decontamination standards. It offers 37.5 hours per week and a salary up to £25,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre or clinical support roles.
• Strong organisational skills to prioritise workload in a fast-paced setting.
• Basic infection control and instrument handling knowledge.
• Good communication and teamwork skills with a professional approach.
• Previous experience in instrument or stock coordination in theatre or sterile services.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation, liaising with decontamination services and external hospitals as needed.
• Ensure instruments are clean, functional and delivered to correct locations to meet theatre schedules.
• Coordinate tracking and management of theatre endoscopes with 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 experience

Organisational skills

Infection control basics

Communication & teamwork

Instrument/stock coordination

Inventory software knowledge

Regulatory standards awareness

NVQ Health/Care (L2/3)

Education

NVQ Health/Care Level 2 or 3

Tools

Theatre equipment tracking systems

Inventory software

Job description

Circle Health Group is recruiting an Instrument Coordinator for Goring Hall Hospital in West Sussex. You will oversee preparation and availability of surgical instrumentation and coordinate stock, ensuring instruments are clean and delivered promptly to theatre areas.

The role requires theatre or sterile services experience, strong organisational skills and knowledge of decontamination standards. It offers 37.5 hours per week and a salary up to £25,000 per year.