Location
North Middlesex Hospital, Sterling Way, Edmonton

Hours
Full Time - standard NHS working hours (details to be confirmed upon appointment)

Salary
£36,943 per annum

About the Role
As Senior Equipment Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient management of all medical and surgical equipment within the operating theatres. You will communicate effectively with staff at all levels, external contractors, and company representatives, using appropriate methods tailored to the audience and situation. Your responsibilities include receiving, recording, and transmitting information accurately via face-to-face, written, electronic, or telephonic means to facilitate effective perioperative patient care.

You will liaise closely with the Head of MEMU and theatre management team regarding the maintenance, safe storage, and usage of equipment. Proficiency with the theatre information system is essential to identify specific equipment needs for upcoming surgeries, coordinating with company representatives to ensure timely ordering and processing.

Collaboration with Theatre Matron, TSSU, and MEMU is key to ensure equipment is decontaminated properly, records are maintained accurately, and decontamination charges are correct. You will ensure instruments are processed promptly for scheduled procedures and are ready for collection by the required dates.

Additionally, you will maintain national registries such as the National Joint Registry as required by the NHS and identify potential equipment issues that could impact patient care, taking appropriate action to resolve them.

Experience
Proven experience in managing medical or surgical equipment within a healthcare or theatre environment is essential. Experience using theatre information systems and liaising with multiple stakeholders is highly desirable.

About you
You are an effective communicator able to engage with staff at all levels and external partners. You have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving equipment-related issues. You work well under pressure and understand the importance of timely and accurate information flow in a perioperative setting.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or training in medical equipment management, healthcare operations, or a related field are preferred but not mandatory. A commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to NHS standards and protocols is expected.