Clinical Sourcing Manager - Kent and Medway ICS Only
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Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Clinical Sourcing Manager - Kent and Medway ICS Only
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Please note this role is currently only being advertised to staff members who are currently working within the Kent and Medway ICS
The Trust is looking for a clinical commercial specialist to work as a conduit between procurement and theatres. The key responsibility of the role will be to identify and manage the delivery of financial savings and efficiencies within clinical areas. This will include product trails and switches, key supplier relationship management, and commercial contract management. The successful candidate will have expeience of working within both a commercial and clinical environment with stronmg knowledge of a lareg range of clinical products. Ideally the commercial environment will have been within the healthcare sector and the clinical expeinece will have been gained in the theatres setting.
Main duties of the job
- develop and deliver the procurement savings strategy in theatres (target of £500,000 per annum)
- Facilitate trials of alternate products
- negotiate favourable contractual terms with suppliers
- monitor and manage supplier performance against agreed terms
- produce and present analysis on spend data to clinical leaders
- act as a conduit between procurement and theatres
- collaborate with peer organisations across Kent & Medway to drive standardisation and benefit from economies of scale.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it's adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a employer contribution of 23.7% and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
359-8232191-T3-A
Job locations
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Weve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed.
Please note: This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship. In line with the UK Immigration Rules and Home Office Sponsorship Guidance, employers may only sponsor individuals for roles that meet strict eligibility, salary, and compliance requirements. Where a role does not meet these criteria, organisations are prohibited from assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must therefore already hold a valid immigration status and ongoing right to work in the UK in order to be considered.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree standard of education in business or clinical nursing/theatre practitioner qualification
Desirable
- MCIPS full by qualification or other relevant professional qualification or commercial experience
- PRINCE 2 Foundation
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of contracts, procurement legislation and purchasing procedures
- Experience of working in a clinical setting or equivalent specialist knowledge of clinical products
- Advanced knowledge of procurement statistical analysis, option modelling and benefit realisation
- Proven track record in innovation with an ability to inspire
- Demonstrable experience of influencing people and leading change projects
Skills
Essential
- Calm influencing and persuasive skills in negotiating both internally and externally
- Good presentation skills
- Good organisational skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Good working knowledge of Integra eSeries and / or a similar finance and procurement systems
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree standard of education in business or clinical nursing/theatre practitioner qualification
Desirable
- MCIPS full by qualification or other relevant professional qualification or commercial experience
- PRINCE 2 Foundation
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of contracts, procurement legislation and purchasing procedures
- Experience of working in a clinical setting or equivalent specialist knowledge of clinical products
- Advanced knowledge of procurement statistical analysis, option modelling and benefit realisation
- Proven track record in innovation with an ability to inspire
- Demonstrable experience of influencing people and leading change projects
Skills
Essential
- Calm influencing and persuasive skills in negotiating both internally and externally
- Good presentation skills
- Good organisational skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Good working knowledge of Integra eSeries and / or a similar finance and procurement systems
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Address
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.mtw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Associate Director of Procurement
Bob Murray
07736635334
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
359-8232191-T3-A
Job locations
Maidstone Hospital
Hermitage Lane
Maidstone
ME16 9QQ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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