Job overview

The instrument co-ordinator plays a key role in ensuring that all surgical instruments and trays and associated equipment are prepared, maintained and delivered in line with the clinical needs and infection control standards. The post holder acts as the main liaison between theatres, the sterile services department and other clinical areas to ensure timely availability of instruments for procedures. They maintain accurate records, manage inventory levels, track instrument usage and co-ordinates repair or replacement.  The role requires ahigh level of organisation, attention to detail,  and the ability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams to support safe and efficient theatre operations. 

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP. 

Main duties of the job

• Organise schedules ensuring all daily instrument/equipment requirements are available in order to ensure all relevant theatres are resourced to meet performance objectives and standards, ensuring optimum service delivery.
• Liaise with all professionals in matters relating to sterilisation, decontamination processing.
  o    Oversee and manage distribution of surgical and medical supplies/equipment.
• Provide the first point of contact for all service users,resolve routine enquiries and complaints professionally in accordance with local standards and procedures. Escalate queries to relevant colleagues where appropriate.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.