TSSU Co-Ordinator

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced theatre kit Co-ordinator to work closely with our theatre team and wider TSSU teams to ensure that the supply of sterile services is reliable and uninterrupted at all times. Developing a sound working relationship with the TSSU Hub. Acting as the focal point for all communications relating to the supply of sterile equipment from the TSSU Hub.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring all equipment is accurately scanned in and out of the hospital Provide Sterile Services support and knowledge during Theatre opening times Checking 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.

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

Fitzwilliam & Boston West Hospital's TSSU Coordinator Full time We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced theatre kit Co-ordinator to work closely with our theatre team and wider TSSU teams to ensure that the supply of sterile services is reliable and uninterrupted at all times. Developing a sound working relationship with the TSSU Hub. Acting 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 times Checking 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. Essential Criteria

  • Able to learn and use IT programmes that support the service such as Health Edge
  • Ability to form good working relationships.
  • Experience in taking ownership of forward planning
  • Experience of working in a theatre department
  • In return we offer:
  • 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 (launched 2023)
  • Private Healthcare for you and dependents includes online GP
  • Life Assurance (Death in Service)
  • Free Training and Development via the Academy
  • Free Parking on site for workers (where possible)
  • Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
  • Over 8,000 discounts and special offers via benefits portal
  • Book discounted cinema tickets on the dedicated cinema portal
  • 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

    Experience

    Essential
    • Able to learn and use IT programmes that support the service such as Health Edge
    • Ability to form good working relationships.
    • Experience in taking ownership of forward planning
    • Experience of working in a theatre department

    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

    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

    Address

    Milton Way, South Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9AQ

    Peterborough

    PE3 9AQ


    Employer's website

    https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/

    Company
    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
    Location
    Peterborough, United Kingdom PE3 9AQ
    Employment Type
    Permanent
    Salary
    Negotiable
    Posted
    Company
    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited
    Location
    Peterborough, United Kingdom PE3 9AQ
    Employment Type
    Permanent
    Salary
    Negotiable
    Posted