Job summary
To provide prosthesis and instrument housekeeping for Theatres, particularly to Trauma, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Ears Nose and Throat and Urology.
Overseeing Theatres stock and Implant rooms, responsible for the reporting of all Theatre Medical Devices, Maintenance and Repairs to the correct department, whether that is internal (EBME / Skanska / Housekeeping /IT Support) or external suppliers.
Works within Standard Operating Procedures and Policies of Theatre Stores Department.
To liaise with Theatre Equipment Manager, Theatre Equipment Officer and Theatre Sisters in any other duties pertaining to ordering implants and stock management.
To identify and implement cost improvement opportunities/ efficiencies within the scope of the role.
Conform to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Health & Safety in line with the Trust Policies and Procedures.
To support Theatre Stores personnel to meet the needs of the service.
To undertake initial incident investigation and work collaboratively with Theatre Management Team to ascertain cause and actions required.
This role will work independently, although under the supervision of Theatre Management Team and Equipment Lead.
This role works often unsupervised, within clearly defined procedures using own initiative on routine decisions to organise and manage the stock requirements of Theatres.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Stock Room
To order all consumables held in Theatre Store rooms, to allow for uninterrupted theatre activity.
Working with Theatre Stores Operatives to monitor stock implants e.g., Par levels and expiry dates.
Monitor consignment stock.
To liaise with Theatre Equipment Manager, Theatre Equipment Officer, Patient Access, Trauma Co-ordinators and Theatre Sisters in any other duties pertaining to ordering implants and stock management.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Details
Date posted
02 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-SURGERY-7839749
Job locations
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
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