Clinical Engagement & Implementation Manager

Overview

Job Title:

Clinical Engagement and Implementation Manager

Function:
Commercial - Medical Technology

Location:

Home based, with travel

Type: 6 Months Fixed Term (with possible extension thereafter)

Salary: £54,884 per annum

Please note this role is not in a clinical setting.

NHS Supply Chain are seeking a clinically qualified professional with specialist knowledge of interventional radiology to join a clinical team of healthcare professionals. The individual will manage their own clinical portfolio, working directly with a procurement team to provide products and services nationally, with a focus on range optimisation, service resilience, and ensuring quality and safety for NHS providers.

We are proud to be part of the NHS family. Our aim is to ensure the NHS can access the products it needs at the right time and at the right price.

Using your clinical/product experience and knowledge, you will engage with healthcare, divisional and procurement professionals in NHS Trusts and providers to:

• Understand their requirements for products, based on operating preferences, sub-specialty practices, clinical environment and issues such as product safety notices and recalls.
• Support them in making savings for their area through effective clinical engagement and procurement initiatives.
• Build and manage effective relationships with healthcare professionals within NHS organisations/providers to ensure the clinical “voice” is captured when product specifications are detailed and options for clinical change are proposed.
• Build and manage relationships with supplier/industry professionals, particularly when working on projects with relevant NHS Trusts.
• Provide project leadership and support to deliver quality services that represent best value while understanding the organisation’s strategic direction.
• Work with clinicians to optimise their product base and care delivery through product change and service provision, maintaining patient-centred care.
• Lead on product evaluations at individual or groups of NHS Trusts, developing product specifications and data analytics to support decision-making, ensuring key personnel are engaged and informed.
• Participate in and develop clinical forums and networks to ensure NHS SC is represented and engaged in best practice.
• Be aligned with national strategies and directives.
• Collaborate with NHSE, the Department of Health, professional bodies, and registry hosts for cohesive strategic planning.

This role is based from home although there will be regular travel. Travel includes to NHS hospitals and NHS Supply Chain site locations. The role involves engaging with multiple clinical and non-clinical stakeholders across NHS Trusts, as well as suppliers and other non-NHS stakeholders.

Smart working is common; meetings may occur via MS Teams. IT will be provided for home working.

• Health professional with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to process information, understand clinical needs and patient demographics, and gain credibility with clinicians through product and clinical knowledge.
• Understanding of procurement and contracting is advantageous, though support is provided by procurement professionals.
• Established network of peers within the clinical environment and/or with product industry.
• Experience of managing projects is desirable.
• IT capable, with analytical skills and attention to detail. Training is available, but a willingness to learn is important.
• Willingness to travel; valid British driving licence. Travel may also be by public transport; mileage, train travel and accommodation are provided or expensed.
• Self-motivated, able to manage your own diary and develop understanding in relation to products.
• Ability to conduct detailed computer work for long periods; comfortable working remotely.
• Confident with energy and an engaging manner.

• Hybrid working opportunities with office and remote collaboration.
• Annual bonus schemes, long service awards, and colleague recognition.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to purchase 5 extra days.
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