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Job summary

Main area
Theatres
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
245-ACS4THE-04-25
Employer
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tameside and Glossop ICO Nhs Foundation Trust
Town
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 Pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/04/2025 23:59

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Theatre Equipment Coordinator

Band 4

Job overview

Theatre Equipment Coordinator

Band 4 - 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive, dynamic individual to be a part of a new  innovative role within the Theatre Department, working alongside a Multidisciplinary Team including the Theatre Team, Procurement, MESD and external agencies to deliver a cohesive approach to equipment management.

Main duties of the job

      To provide prosthesis and instrument housekeeping for Theatres, particularly to Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oncoplastics, Ears Nose and Throat and Maxillofacial and Theatres.

      Overseeing Theatres stock and Implant room, responsible for all Theatre Medical Devises, Maintenance and Repairs.

      Developing competitive equipment, instrumentation and stock inventories

      To provide general support to Theatre Team Leaders in Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oncoplastics, Ears Nose and Throat and Maxillofacial in any other duties pertaining to implants and equipment stocks management.

      To provide support to Procurement team in coordinating the implant service across all specialities within Theatres.

      To liaise between suppliers and clinical teams to ensure the patient pathway is not affected by stock availability and loan kit requests.

      To liaise with procurement materials management and clinical team for any equipment requirements and to ensure that any discrepancies are investigated and resolved. 

      Conform to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Health & Safety in line with the Trust Policies and Procedures.

      To be collaboratively linked to procurement and MESD personnel to meet the needs of the service.  

      This role will work independently, although under the supervision of Theatre Management Team and Equipment Lead.

 

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

  • Compassion
  • Accountability
  • Respect
  • Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded. 

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. 

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3
  • Knowledge of instruments and theatre procedures acquired through intermediate level training plus experience
  • Relevant Health Care Experience
  • Relevant Health Care Experience yes
  • Ability to Work as part of a team
  • Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail
  • Ability to learn/undertake training
  • Ability to demonstrate the role to new starters appropriate to scope and Banding.
  • Relevant IT skills and knowledge of IT systems

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3/Foundation degree or equivalent or working towards

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant Theatre department experience Yes
  • Knowledge of record keeping

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good written communication skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
  • Ability to organise own workload
  • IT skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to learn/undertake training

Other Factors

Essential criteria
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Courteous/professional attitude
  • Fitness to undertake duties of post
  • Ability to work unsocial hours – especially evenings
  • Able to demonstrate a commitment to the role
  • Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values. Respect, Compassion, Honesty and Team Work
  • Professional manner and self-motivated
Desirable criteria
  • Stock Management experience
  • Inventory Management experience
  • Data Analysis experience
  • Audit Experience
  • Improving departmental work processes and procedures

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

The vacancy may close early if it attracts a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rebecca McCleary
Job title
Practice Based Educator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01619224702
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