About this role
Job summary HSSU Coordinator Newcastle Hospital | Sterile Services | Permanent contract | Full time Up to £26,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week
Our HSSU (Hospital Sterile Services Unit) plays a vital role in transporting sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to the local hospital network. Now, you can too. Join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and you'll have every chance to help improve lives. In return, you'll experience our unrivalled rewards.
Main duties of the job As an HSSU Coordinator, you will:
Move and handle trays and items of various weights and sizes
Maintain accurate records and keep documentation up to date
Dispose of contaminated waste in accordance with hospital policy
Regularly check that our equipment is in good working order and all faults are reported
Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
Take action to rectify any problems and escalating issues where necessary
About us Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Job description Job responsibilities HSSU Coordinator Newcastle Hospital | Sterile Services | Permanent contract | Full time Up to £26,000 per annum depending on experience 37.5 hours per week
Our HSSU (Hospital Sterile Services Unit) plays a vital role in transporting sterile and disinfected surgical equipment to the local hospital network. Now, you can too. Join the UK's largest Healthcare Charity and you'll have every chance to help improve lives. In return, you'll experience our unrivalled rewards.
As an HSSU Coordinator at our hospital, you'll combine basic computer literacy with strong organisation skills. From processing used surgical instruments for dispatch to receiving sterile surgical equipment and supporting our friendly theatre team - you'll make sure everything runs smoothly. As an HSSU Coordinator, you will:
Move and handle trays and items of various weights and sizes
Maintain accurate records and keep documentation up to date
Dispose of contaminated waste in accordance with hospital policy
Regularly check that our equipment is in good working order and all faults are reported
Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
Take action to rectify any problems and escalating issues where necessary
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role.
It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
As an HSSU Coordinator at our hospital, you'll combine basic computer literacy with strong organisation skills.
Experience Essential
From processing used surgical instruments for dispatch to receiving sterile surgical equipment and supporting our friendly theatre team - you'll make sure everything runs smoothly.
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.
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 Nuffield Health
Address Clayton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE2 1JP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)