Consultant Engagement Manager

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Maidstone is looking for a Business Development Lead to enhance consultant relations and drive revenue growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in healthcare engagement, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. This role offers a competitive salary, private health insurance, and several perks like 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and is committed to employee wellbeing. If you're a proactive leader, this could be your next opportunity.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Life assurance

25 days of annual leave

Free secure staff parking

Pension scheme

Annual flu vaccination

Free eye test

Discounts on selected hospital services

Relocation packages available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, healthcare engagement, or consultant relations.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills.
• Confident managing budgets and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Consultant Engagement Strategy.
• Identify and attract new consultants.
• Account manage key consultants for service delivery.

Skills

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business development

Job description

Location: KIMS Hospital, Maidstone (with travel to outreach centres in Sevenoaks, Orpington & Tunbridge Wells)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Between £45,000 to £48,000

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?

We value our people and invest in their wellbeing, development, and success. You’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary aligned with NHS standards.
• Private health insurance and life assurance.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus UK Bank Holidays and 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.
• Relocation packages available for the right candidate.

Interested?

If you’d like to learn more about this role, Juliet would be delighted to speak with you. Call 01622 538114 or email [e-mail].

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.