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HSSU Coordinator

The closing date is 19 November 2025

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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

Main duties of the job

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

Nuffield Health Newcastle Hospital Located in Jesmond; you will be working at one of the north easts leading private hospitals, with a Good CQC rating, we have 27 en-suite private bedrooms, 3 state-of-the-art operating theatres, a dedicated breast care unit. We offer on-site pathology services and diagnostic imaging including CT and MRI, to help patients after surgery we have on-site physiotherapy specialists. We have a special focus in the areas of orthopaedics, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, weight loss surgery and cosmetic treatment.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,000 to £26,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

JR0091999

Job locations

Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE2 1JP


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.

    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

    • Relevant Qualifications

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post qualification experience
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Relevant Qualifications

    Experience

    Essential

    • Post qualification experience

    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).

    Additional information

    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 Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    NE2 1JP


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    NE2 1JP


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    22 October 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £26,000 to £26,000 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    JR0091999

    Job locations

    Clayton Road Newcastle Upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 1JP

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    NE2 1JP


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