Job summary
Woodland theatres are looking for a highly motivated theatre equipment Co-ordinator to work closely with our theatre team, interdepartmentally, our external clients and TSSU Hub.
Acting as the focal point for coordinating and leading all repairs, testing and servicing of all theatre equipment. This post will also work closely with our existing TSSU kit coordinator
Main duties of the job
Woodland theatres are looking for a highly motivated theatre equipment Co-ordinator to work closely with our theatre team, interdepartmentally, our external clients and TSSU Hub.
Acting as the focal point for coordinating and leading all repairs, testing and servicing of all theatre equipment. This post will also work closely with our existing TSSU kit coordinator ensuring good communication relating to ordering and accountability of external equipment, instrumentation and implants to fulfil the needs of the business.
Able to learn and use IT programmes that support the service such as MAXIMS.
Ability to form good working relationships.
About us
Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role
Theatre Equipment Coordinator - Training can be provided for suitable applicants.
Full time
Woodland theatres are looking for a highly motivated theatre equipment Co-ordinator to work closely with our theatre team, interdepartmentally, our external clients and TSSU Hub.
Acting as the focal point for coordinating and leading all repairs, testing and servicing of all theatre equipment. This post will also work closely with our existing TSSU kit coordinator ensuring good communication relating to ordering and accountability of external equipment, instrumentation and implants to fulfil the needs of the business.
Able to learn and use IT programmes that support the service such as MAXIMS.
Ability to form good working relationships.
Experience in taking ownership of forward planning
Duties to include
Maintain theatres equipment servicing recordsArrange equipment repairs with appropriate providerUse ERGEA dashboard equipment registerCo-ordinate staff equipment training recordsArrange any training required as requested by theatre leadsEnsure yearly PAT testing has been completedAssisting Health and safety link nurseEnsuring equipment is available for servicingActing as the focal point for all communications relating to the supply of sterile equipment from the TSSU Hub.Ensuring all equipment is accurately scanned in and out of the hospital Provide Sterile Services support and knowledge during Theatre opening timesChecking that all equipment for the next day's operations is present in the Operating Theatre and fit for use and, if it is not, ensuring that arrangements for the supply of outstanding kit are agreed and in place.Completion, receipt and dispatch of all paperwork connected with the provision of a responsive service e.g. Quality Forms, Loan Kit information, Fast Tracking. Sufficient involvement with the planning of theatre schedules by attending activity planning meetings to ensure that the inventory of equipment will be sufficient to cope with the proposed workload, and advising Theatre Staff of any bottlenecks or unrealistic assumptions.Ensuring that Patient Association of used surgical instruments is being accurately undertaken and promptly added to HESSDA (the sterile pack tracking system). Provide support for Theatre stores management and ordering processes, including loan kit, and associated administration where required.
Benefits
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns available where possible
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
* Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
* Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
* Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
* Free Parking on site (where possible)
* Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
* Concerts for Carers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
* The Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.
We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mathew Marskell via email-
All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role
Theatre Equipment Coordinator - Training can be provided for suitable applicants.
Full time
Woodland theatres are looking for a highly motivated theatre equipment Co-ordinator to work closely with our theatre team, interdepartmentally, our external clients and TSSU Hub.
Acting as the focal point for coordinating and leading all repairs, testing and servicing of all theatre equipment. This post will also work closely with our existing TSSU kit coordinator ensuring good communication relating to ordering and accountability of external equipment, instrumentation and implants to fulfil the needs of the business.
Able to learn and use IT programmes that support the service such as MAXIMS.
Ability to form good working relationships.
Experience in taking ownership of forward planning
Duties to include
Maintain theatres equipment servicing recordsArrange equipment repairs with appropriate providerUse ERGEA dashboard equipment registerCo-ordinate staff equipment training recordsArrange any training required as requested by theatre leadsEnsure yearly PAT testing has been completedAssisting Health and safety link nurseEnsuring equipment is available for servicingActing as the focal point for all communications relating to the supply of sterile equipment from the TSSU Hub.Ensuring all equipment is accurately scanned in and out of the hospital Provide Sterile Services support and knowledge during Theatre opening timesChecking that all equipment for the next day's operations is present in the Operating Theatre and fit for use and, if it is not, ensuring that arrangements for the supply of outstanding kit are agreed and in place.Completion, receipt and dispatch of all paperwork connected with the provision of a responsive service e.g. Quality Forms, Loan Kit information, Fast Tracking. Sufficient involvement with the planning of theatre schedules by attending activity planning meetings to ensure that the inventory of equipment will be sufficient to cope with the proposed workload, and advising Theatre Staff of any bottlenecks or unrealistic assumptions.Ensuring that Patient Association of used surgical instruments is being accurately undertaken and promptly added to HESSDA (the sterile pack tracking system). Provide support for Theatre stores management and ordering processes, including loan kit, and associated administration where required.
Benefits
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Flexible shift patterns available where possible
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
* Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
* Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
* Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
* Free Parking on site (where possible)
* Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
* Concerts for Carers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
* The Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.
We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mathew Marskell via email-
All offers of employment in respect of this appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Theatre HCA experience/experience with Theatre kit/instruments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Theatre HCA experience/experience with Theatre kit/instruments
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.