Lead Theatre Equipment, Prosthetics and Instrument Coordinator
Job overview
Lead Theatre Equipment, Prosthetics and Instrument Coordinator
Band 5 - 37.5 hours per week - Permanent position
We are seeking a lead Theatre Implants Equipment, Prosthetics and Instrument Coordinator who is enthusiastic, proactive, dynamic member of the team. Working collaboratively with the Theatre, procurement and MESD. This is a newly created role that will enhance safe practice.
Main duties of the job
Prosthesis and Instrument Housekeeping within Theatres:
- Loan kits and Implants for Operating Theatres
- Raises purchase number (PO) orders for Loan Kits, implants, and bone bank.
- To examine prosthesis when receiving loan kits for theatre case
- Follow up and prepare the loan kit from sterile services for return.
- After use - check sets and record for completeness.
- Send back to suppliers with decontamination certificate.
- Instruments
- When discrepancies arise complete incident reports, review outcomes with line manager or senior member of staff which may require actions including undertaking audit.
- To remove, record and report damaged instruments out of circulation – send out for repair, sharpening or replacement to Sterile Services Senior Management Team
- Report and help arrange new or repaired instruments to Sterile
- Equipment Maintenance and Inventory
- To work proactively with Theatre Leads and MESD to identify equipment needing servicing.
- Organise attendance by suppliers for servicing.
- Order any supplementary for stock management in Theatres.
- Liaise with procurement team concerning missing items and re-stocking.
Support the senior members of Management Team (Theatres Leads/ Theatre Manager) to assess training needs and supervise Theatre Assistants or other members of staff who are new or learning stock management as part of their roles.
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:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
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- RN/ODP qualification
- Knowledge Professional Scope of Practice
- Knowledge of record keeping
- Knowledge of risk Management
- Relevant Theatre department experience
- Good written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Relevant IT skills and knowledge of IT systems
- Manual dexterity
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values. Respect, Compassion, Honesty and Team Work
- Inventory Management experience
- Working towards a degree
- Stock Management experience
- Data analysis and audit experience
New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute.These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions.
Alongside this there are extensive training development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.
At Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, we welcome applications from all candidates.
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Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.
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