REDS Operative | University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,272 Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 July 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Leicester |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7927188/358-7927188-ITA |
Summary
2 post available at 15 hours per week. You will be required to work Thursday and Friday with the option of either a Saturday or Sunday (3 days in total) 4pm to 8pm.
This role supports the IMS system, procurement, storage and transport of
equipment and resources within the operating theatre environment.
You will be expected to work on an individual basis but also as an integral member of the team within theatres and ITAPS Resources, Equipment,
Decontamination and Sterilization team, and work accordingly to the department’s policies and procedures, upholding Trust policies.
Please note: Applicants must be fully available to work the stipulated shift pattern.
• Collection and delivery of used and clean items to and from departments on any site.
• Storing and distribution of items in the storerooms to include ensuring the area is clean and stock is rotated, items topped up on IMS system.
• All instrument trays being handled are checked for sterility of packaging Checking date/batch numbers of sterile items to ensure they meet the required department standards and raising any issues found.
• Comply with the department Quality Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure priority is given to all Urgent Cases, and communicate to the theatre concerned the time scales involved.
• Any problems must be brought to the attention of the Team Leaders or Departmental Managers, responsible for the site immediately.
• Ensure that the Trolleys are cleaned internally and externally on a daily basis.
• Other work areas are kept neat & tidy, and that work practises are upheld.
• REDS Operatives are to prepare and assist the drivers to transport trolleys for collection/delivery from/to the vehicles parked outside the main building of he specific site.
• All sterilised items are placed back in their correct spaces allocated in the appropriate Theatre/Department store areas
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk
• Be visible within the theatre complex at all times and take responsibility for all REDs stores rooms within ITAPS
• On a daily basis stock store rooms, top up times and check the IMS system
• Liaise with UHL Procurement and companies re: Prices, carriage and delivery
• Check all orders/invoices on receipt of goods, checking prices/quantities.
• Making frequent checks on items not received. Notifying Team Leaders promptly, when a problem with an order is identified.
• Distribute all orders to correct area and making Team Leaders aware of delivery.
• Comply with the departments Quality Policies and Procedures and internal SOP’s.
• Processing equipment for services including Endoscopy, Urology, Theatres and the Alliance.
• Operating a sterilization machine.
• Collecting and delivering used and clean equipment from and to Theatres, Wards, and Departments cross site.
• Monitoring stock levels.
• Checking and rotating consumables. Liaising with services to ensure equipment is available in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the Decontamination transport trolleys are cleaned internally and externally on a daily basis. Other work areas are kept neat & tidy, and that work practices are upheld.
• Liaise with the team leader on a daily basis.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jun 2026