About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Equipping Lead to support the Associate Estates and Facilities Director in delivering the ambitious redevelopment of the New Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) and the James Paget University Hospital (JPUH) under the single banner of the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG). This role is central to ensuring that all technical design elements align with best practices and comply with both Trust and national New Hospital Programme (NHP)/Hospital 2.0 standards. With a redevelopment value of approximately £2.8bn these projects represent the most significant infrastructure investment in Norfolk in generations.
Main duties of the job
Strategic Leadership and Programme Integration.
Leadership and Workforce Management.
Financial, Commercial and Procurement Responsibility.
Policy and Service Development.
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Management.
Programme Delivery and Operational Readiness.
Technical Assurance and Compliance.
Commissioning Complexity and Decision-Making.
Lifecycle Management and Sustainability.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join Team QEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details regarding this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. healthcare infrastructure, engineering, estates, programme management) Evidence of advanced specialist knowledge developed through significant post-qualification experience Equipping Lead - NWUHG NHP The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust August 2026 Person specification Criteria Essential/ Desirable Means of assessment A I Q Qualifications/training and professional development Master's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline (e.g. healthcare infrastructure, engineering, estates, programme management) E ? ? Evidence of advanced specialist knowledge developed through significant post-qualification experience E ? ? Recognised project/programme management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent experience
Desirable
Relevant professional membership (e.g. Engineering, Estates, Project/Programme Management).
Experience Essential
Significant experience leading large-scale, complex capital or infrastructure programmes, ideally within healthcare or a comparable environment Experience of managing multi-million-pound budgets, including financial planning, forecasting and control Expert knowledge of FF&E planning, equipping strategy, specification, procurement and lifecycle management Advanced understanding of NHS capital planning, business case development and programme governance
Desirable
Experience in New Hospital Programme or equivalent major capital programme. Good understanding of environmental and sustainability considerations within healthcare infrastructure.
Aptitude Essential
Acts as a visible and credible senior role model, demonstrating organisational values Demonstrates initiative, resilience and sound judgement in complex environments Able to negotiate effectively and influence outcomes at senior level
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential
Expert knowledge of FF&E planning, equipping strategy, specification, procurement and lifecycle management. Advanced understanding of NHS capital planning, business case development and programme governance. Strong financial and commercial acumen including lifecycle costing and value-for-money decision making. Demonstrable ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising expert judgement in complex situations.
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.
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Employer details Employer name The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)