Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone (with travel to outreach centres in Sevenoaks, Orpington & Tunbridge Wells)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
About Us
KIMS Hospital is the largest independent hospital in Kent, providing safe, outstanding, patient-centred care. With a growing network of outreach centres across the South East, we’re proud to partner with leading consultants to deliver exceptional healthcare for both private and NHS patients.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you’ll lead on the development and delivery of a comprehensive Consultant Engagement Strategy — building strong partnerships with consultants, GP referrers, and allied health professionals to grow our private and NHS activity.
You’ll also manage and mentor our Primary Care Liaison Team, ensuring cohesive working, high performance and exceptional service delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded relationship-builder with a passion for healthcare and the ability to balance strategic growth with operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement the Consultant Engagement Strategy to drive private revenue growth across the KIMS Hospital network.
* Identify and attract new consultants, supporting them through the Practising Privileges process and induction.
* Account manage key consultants to ensure service delivery and commercial alignment.
* Work closely with the Sales & Marketing teams to deliver campaigns, events and engagement initiatives for consultants, GPs, and medical secretaries.
* Oversee consultant performance reporting, service development and business case proposals for new services and treatments.
* Lead, coach and support the Primary Care Liaison Managers to achieve outreach growth targets and KPI delivery.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with consultants, GPs, AHPs and referrers to drive sustained growth.
* Report regularly to senior leadership on performance, insights, and opportunities for improvement.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has proven experience in business development, healthcare engagement, or consultant relations (private healthcare experience desirable).
* Possesses excellent relationship management, influencing and communication skills.
* Is commercially astute, analytical, and confident managing budgets and performance data.
* Leads by example, inspiring collaboration, accountability, and high standards within their team.
* Is proactive, innovative and motivated by achieving results.
Key Performance Indicators
* Consultant revenue and caseload growth against business plan
* Theatre and outpatient utilisation
* Successful delivery of new services
* Consultant and medical secretary satisfaction
* ROI and budget management
Why Join KIMS Hospital?
* A competitive salary aligned with NHS standards.
* Private health insurance and life assurance.
* 33 days of annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
* Free secure staff parking.
* Pension scheme and annual flu vaccination.
* Free eye test and discounts (up to 40%) on selected hospital services.
Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about this role, Juliet would be delighted to speak with you. Call 01622 538114 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk.
Diversity & Employment Eligibility
At KIMS Hospital, we’re proud to be a diverse, inclusive, and disability-confident employer. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
All offers of employment are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check. More information about DBS checks can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.
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