Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Tray Room Assistant

The closing date is 21 October 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Tray Room Assistant here at Mid and south Essex foundation Trust.

You will be responsible for providing a sterile store service, supported by an efficient sterile tray stacking system.

This includes monitoring the return of used sets and ensuring the timely supply of sterile sets to and from the Sterile Services Department (SSD), in order to meet the projected requirements of the theatres.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Main duties of the job

You will maintain safe working for speed and accuracy, level of keyboard skills for accuracy, ability to lift heavy equipment and follow lone person policy

Unload SSD trolleys and lift all instruments to their correct location, this will be done multiple times during the day, sitting at a computer inputting data and ordering loan kit

Be aware of current equipment available for use within all areas ensuring they are within their dates

Ensure that an effective and efficient stores service is delivered, and an accurate inventory system is maintained - cleaning, out of date checks for trays, rotating stock

Respond effectively and efficiently to instrument / equipment requests both consignment (these are loan instrument requests) and purchases

Escalate and report on excessive demands for instrument sets

Maintain a system for the loan of instruments including implants

Liaise with SSD and Transport Department regarding the dispatch, processing and delivery of instrument sets and equipment.

Ensure work practices and environmental factors present a minimum Health & Safety risk.

Order prosthesis and consumables and receipt on arrival as per theatre use

Liaise with key staff in each of the user departments regarding instrument set availability

Carry out audits of all prothesis as and when required and to also assist the company representatives every 6 months on stock counts

Maintain accurate records of new consignment coming into Theatres and report any discrepancies

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-TAC-BA-6187

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Tray assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Tray assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Ability to work well within a team, and on own initiative
Good computer skills and ability to use different programs
To be able to prioritise own work load and cope with change

Desirable

Previous NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic Education

Physical Requirements

Essential

Ability to lift heavy loads.

Desirable

Ability to work under pressure

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Ability to work well within a team, and on own initiative
Good computer skills and ability to use different programs
To be able to prioritise own work load and cope with change

Desirable

Previous NHS experience

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic Education

Physical Requirements

Essential

Ability to lift heavy loads.

Desirable

Ability to work under pressure

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Employer's website

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