Job summaryThis post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust and Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within either of these Trusts, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your applicationThe Clinical Theatre Equipment and Improvement Lead is a senior clinical, operational and transformational role responsible for the strategic, operational and governance management of theatre equipment and managed service arrangements across theatres. The post holder will provide clinical day-to-day management and specialist leadership, ensuring equipment readiness, safe theatre flow, resilience across both hospital sites, and effective delivery of equipment requirements linked to current services, continuous improvement and future transformation.
The role will support implementation of the HTP theatre model by leading equipment gap analysis, asset planning, procurement coordination, supplier engagement, capital equipment preparation and readiness assurance for service moves between PRH and RSH. The post holder will liaise with key stakeholders across the trust to ensure that equipment plans are safe, affordable, deliverable and aligned to future clinical pathways.
Main duties of the job- Provide Band 7 specialist leadership for theatre equipment services, ensuring safe, effective and efficient support to theatre teams.
- Lead equipment readiness for HTP and service change, including planning, risk management, asset tracking, escalation and assurance.
- Manage governance arrangements for theatre equipment, medical devices, stock, procurement, maintenance, decontamination and supplier performance.
- Act as a specialist point of advice on theatre equipment, consumables, loan kit, managed services and asset lifecycle planning.
- Analyse complex operational, financial and supplier information to support decision-making, service improvement and business planning.
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, corporate, supplier and transformation teams to support consistent cross-site service delivery.
- Maintain accurate reports, records, action trackers and risk logs for governance, divisional and transformation meetings.
- Work autonomously across Trust sites, promoting patient safety, accountability and continuous improvement.
About usTogether with our staff we have developed a set of values which form a framework for a positive and supportive environment for our patients, visitors and staff. We believe that all candidates should be able to demonstrate and be equally committed in fulfilling these values to be successful in their application.
Our Poppy's Promise CommitmentWe believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
DetailsDate posted: 02 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum / pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 223-CTE-698
Job locations: The Princess Royal Hospital, Grainger Road, Apley, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Person SpecificationProfessional and Technical QualificationsEssential- RGN, Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP
- Evidence of continuing professional development/qualification relevant to area of speciality
Experience and KnowledgeEssential- Proven experience of post registration experience at Band 6 or equivalent in relevant speciality
- Substantial experience of leading and managing a clinical team
- High level clinical skills and knowledge
- Evidence of coordinating and managing day to day operational issues on a regular basis.
- Experience in teaching and training of staff
Desirable- Experience in undertaking a preceptor/mentor role
Skills and abilityEssential- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust
- Sound Microsoft office, PC and Sema Pas skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address: The Princess Royal Hospital, Grainger Road, Apley, Telford, TF1 6TF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.sath.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Theatre Manager, PRH, Lee Merrick, lee.merrick1@nhs.net, 01952641222
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. 
