We're looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking Textile Product Manager to help drive the strategic development and successful delivery of an exciting portfolio of clinically compliant, environmentally responsible textile products for the NHS and wider health and social care sectors.
In this unique role, you'll take full ownership of the product journey; from concept and research through design, testing, accreditation, and production.
Ensuring each product meets the highest standards of clinical safety, sustainability, and commercial value.
You will be working closely with clinicians, procurement teams, and manufacturing, you'll lead innovation that enhances patient and staff experiences, reduces environmental impact, and supports the NHS's long-term sustainability goals.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Lead product strategy and development for a diverse range of innovative, sustainable, and clinically compliant textile products for the NHS and wider health and social care sectors.
Oversee the full product lifecycle; from concept, research, and design through sampling, testing, accreditation, production, and market launch.
Ensure compliance with all relevant clinical, environmental, and commercial standards.
Drive sustainability initiatives, aligning product development with the NHS's long-term environmental goals.
Collaborate closely with clinicians, procurement teams, manufacturers, and commercial partners to ensure products meet frontline healthcare needs.
Promote innovation that enhances patient and staff experience, supports cost-effectiveness, and improves outcomes.
Monitor and review product performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
Champion compassionate and inclusive leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and continuous learning across teams and organisational boundaries.
Act as an ambassador for sustainable healthcare innovation, influencing change and supporting the redesign of NHS textile solutions
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lucy Rose Job title: Manufacturing Lead Email address: Telephone number:
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