Theatres Equipment & Kit Lead

The Theatres Equipment & Kit Lead will provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of theatre equipment and consumables management, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery. The role requires a strong understanding of operational processes, financial governance, and contract management. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve pathways, streamline processes, and enhance theatre utilisation. A key element of the role is driving continuous improvement through data analysis, service redesign, and implementation of robust systems for managing equipment and stock. The job also includes supporting long-term strategic planning through development of equipment replacement programmes and contributing to capital investment decisions. Main Responsibilities: Operational & Service Delivery • Ensure effective management of all theatre equipment, stock, and consumables • Maintain availability of equipment to support efficient theatre lists and patient flow • Support the development of standardised processes across theatre services Financial & Contract Management • Lead financial validation processes for theatre consumables and managed service contracts • Monitor expenditure and support delivery of procurement and non-pay CIPs • Challenge discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy and compliance Leadership & Management • Line manage and support development of theatre clinical supplies staff • Provide leadership across operational teams to improve efficiency and performance • Contribute to divisional objectives and operational planning Equipment Governance & Risk • Maintain and manage the theatre equipment asset register • Lead on equipment risk management, including identifying and mitigating risks • Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and regulatory standards Service Improvement & Transformation • Identify opportunities for service improvement and efficiency gains • Contribute to business cases and transformation programmes • Support development of a rolling equipment replacement programme Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with clinical, operational, procurement, finance, and external partners • Represent theatres in Trust-wide forums and meetings • Communicate complex operational and financial information clearly to stakeholders Job description Job responsibilities The Theatres Equipment & Kit Lead will provide leadership and oversight for all aspects of theatre equipment and consumables management, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery. The role requires a strong understanding of operational processes, financial governance, and contract management. The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve pathways, streamline processes, and enhance theatre utilisation. A key element of the role is driving continuous improvement through data analysis, service redesign, and implementation of robust systems for managing equipment and stock. The job also includes supporting long-term strategic planning through development of equipment replacement programmes and contributing to capital investment decisions. Main Responsibilities: Operational & Service Delivery • Ensure effective management of all theatre equipment, stock, and consumables • Maintain availability of equipment to support efficient theatre lists and patient flow • Support the development of standardised processes across theatre services Financial & Contract Management • Lead financial validation processes for theatre consumables and managed service contracts • Monitor expenditure and support delivery of procurement and non-pay CIPs • Challenge discrepancies and ensure financial accuracy and compliance Leadership & Management • Line manage and support development of theatre clinical supplies staff • Provide leadership across operational teams to improve efficiency and performance • Contribute to divisional objectives and operational planning Equipment Governance & Risk • Maintain and manage the theatre equipment asset register • Lead on equipment risk management, including identifying and mitigating risks • Ensure compliance with governance, safety, and regulatory standards Service Improvement & Transformation • Identify opportunities for service improvement and efficiency gains • Contribute to business cases and transformation programmes • Support development of a rolling equipment replacement programme Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with clinical, operational, procurement, finance, and external partners • Represent theatres in Trust-wide forums and meetings • Communicate complex operational and financial information clearly to stakeholders