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Lead Theatre Equipment, Prosthetics and Instrument Coordinator

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 March 2025

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Job summary

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.

o 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

Services Senior Management Team

o Equipment Maintenance and Inventory

  • To work proactively with Theatre Leads and MESD to identify equipment needing servicing.
  • Organise attendance by suppliers for servicing.

o Order any supplementary for stock management in Theatres.

o 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.

About us

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.

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Nil

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-NAM5THEC-11-24-B

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Job description

Job 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.

Job description

Job 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

  • 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

Desirable

  • Working towards a degree
  • Stock Management experience
  • Data analysis and audit experience
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Working towards a degree
  • Stock Management experience
  • Data analysis and audit experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

PBE for Theatre

Rebecca McCleary

Rebecca.McCleary@tgh.nhs.uk

01619224702

Date posted

03 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Nil

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

245-NAM5THEC-11-24-B

Job locations

Tameside Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton Under Lyne

OL6 9RW


Supporting documents

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