About this role
Job summary HSSU Coordinator
Tunbridge Wells | Bank - Ad Hoc | Part time
Up to £14.00 per hour
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
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.
Main duties of the job To succeed as a HSSU Coordinator you will need:
Excellent at communicating and organising.
Coordinate, order, track, and manage all theatre loan surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for loan equipment and related services.
Act as the main point of contact for medical representatives and suppliers.
Review theatre booking forms and ensure all required loan equipment is ordered in advance.
Maintain accurate records and monitor the timely receipt and return of loan instruments.
Support safe, efficient, and effective theatre operations through proactive equipment management.
Good with basic IT skills as working within HSSU is a computerised environment.
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. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.
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
Tunbridge Wells | Bank - Ad Hoc | Part time
Up to £14.00 per hour
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
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.
The opportunity
You will work alongside trained professionals to ensure that the theatre environment and equipment are fully operational and maintained to the highest standards. A key responsibility of the role is coordinating and ordering all loan surgical instrumentation and equipment required by the theatre department. You will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of the HSSU, as well as managing all theatre loan kits to ensure they are ordered, received, checked, and available for scheduled procedures.
The role includes raising and managing Purchase Orders (POs), liaising with medical device representatives and suppliers, and ensuring all loan instrumentation and equipment are ordered accurately and in a timely manner based on theatre booking forms. You will work closely with clinical and operational teams to ensure all required equipment is available, supporting the safe and efficient delivery of patient care.
To succeed as a HSSU Coordinator you will need:
Excellent at communicating and organising.
Coordinate, order, track, and manage all theatre loan surgical instrumentation and equipment.
Raise and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for loan equipment and related services.
Act as the main point of contact for medical representatives and suppliers.
Review theatre booking forms and ensure all required loan equipment is ordered in advance.
Maintain accurate records and monitor the timely receipt and return of loan instruments.
Support safe, efficient, and effective theatre operations through proactive equipment management.
Good with basic IT skills as working within HSSU is a computerised environment.
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. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £35.00 a month.
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
Good with basic IT skills as working within HSSU is a computerised environment.
Experience Essential
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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 Kingswood Road
Tunbridge Wells
TN2 4UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)