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.

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

Services Senior Management Team

• 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.
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.
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

Please refer the Job description for details