Job Title: Near Patient Care Sales Specialist – Midlands/ Point of Care Sales Specialist Contract Length: 12 months | Maternity cover PAYE Rate: £250 – £300 per day (excluding holiday pay) Umbrella Rate: £331.10 – £397.31 per day (including holiday pay) Location: Midland | Field-based Coverage Area: Pathology Networks ME1, ME2, ME4 We are supporting a leading global healthcare diagnostics organisation in the search for a Near Patient Care (NPC) Sales Specialist to cover the Midlands region on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This role sits within a growing Near Patient Care portfolio, focused on point-of-care diagnostics, digital solutions, and diabetes products that enable faster, more effective patient care closer to home. The role As a Near Patient Care Sales Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering the commercial strategy across a portfolio of near patient care and digital diagnostic solutions. You will work closely with NHS stakeholders across primary, community, and secondary care, building trusted relationships and supporting the adoption of innovative healthcare solutions. Key responsibilities Deliver commercial objectives for near patient care products and digital solutions Build and manage strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical NHS stakeholders Identify and develop opportunities across the Midlands territory Support and train healthcare professionals in the effective use of solutions Navigate NHS structures, funding pathways, procurement, and tendering processes Act as a trusted partner, influencing uptake through education and collaboration About you Previous sales experience within healthcare (point-of-care or diagnostics experience preferred) Comfortable working in a field-based, fast-paced NHS environment Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Understanding of NHS structures, market access, or procurement processes Degree educated (life sciences or nursing preferred) Full UK driving licence Why consider this role? Opportunity to work with an established, innovative diagnostics portfolio Exposure to near patient care solutions with strong growth and pipeline launches Autonomy across a defined territory with collaborative team support Meaningful work that improves patient access to diagnostics We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon/Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.