Job Description
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
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