Theatre Instrument & Loan Kit Specialist

Transformation Unit; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Theatre Instrument and On Loan Kit Assistant in Chorley. You will support surgical teams by ensuring instruments, trays and loan kits are available at the right times and maintained to high standards.

Work with Sterile Services, procurement and suppliers to track stock, quality check items, and assist with audits. The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention and accurate record-keeping, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with the public in a healthcare or theatre environment.
• Understanding of confidentiality in handling patient information.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and safe handling of instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support theatre teams by ensuring correct instruments and loan kits are available.
• Receive, check, track and return loan kits and instrument trays.
• Collaborate with Sterile Services, procurement and suppliers to manage stock and reduce wastage.

Skills

Public interaction

Confidentiality

Healthcare/theatre setting

Infection control

Education

Level 2 QCF diploma in healthcare / NVQ2

GCSE Maths & English (A-C / 4-9)

numeracy & literacy Level 1/Grade D/Grade 3

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Theatre Instrument and On Loan Kit Assistant in Chorley. You will support surgical teams by ensuring instruments, trays and loan kits are available at the right times and maintained to high standards.

Work with Sterile Services, procurement and suppliers to track stock, quality check items, and assist with audits. The role emphasizes safety, infection prevention and accurate record-keeping, with opportunities for