Job summary
At CHEC, were always looking for great talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals and make a real difference to community health. We care about our people, and we care about the future of healthcare, thats why were committed to delivering services that are innovative, accessible, and impactful.
If youre care-focused, values-driven, and want to be part of a thriving organisation, CHEC could be your employer of choice. We now have an exciting opportunity for a NHS Partner to join our growing team and take the lead in building strategic partnerships, engaging local communities, and improving access to care across the UK.
Main duties of the job
As the NHS Partner within CHEC you will lead strategic engagement within NHS organisations, building influential partnerships that align with NHS priorities and deliver real impact.
Youll develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS Trusts, and commissioning bodies to drive commercial growth, expand market access, and spark innovation.
Your work will help shape solutions that transform healthcare and create lasting value for both patients and our business.
About us
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who can:
Develop and execute partnership strategies within a healthcare context.
Analyse complex healthcare data and translate insights into actionable strategy.
Lead initiatives to gain formulary inclusion, pathway integration, and service contracts.
Collaborate with sales, clinical, and market access teams to deliver regional growth plans.
Co-create non-promotional collaborations with NHS bodies to address health inequalities, improve patient outcomes, and reduce system pressures.
Navigate NHS procurement and funding frameworks to support tender submissions and business cases.
Improve service quality by evaluating systems and devising new processes as appropriate.
Fully responsible and accountable for all aspects of referral performance delivery against budgeted growth plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who can:
Develop and execute partnership strategies within a healthcare context.
Analyse complex healthcare data and translate insights into actionable strategy.
Lead initiatives to gain formulary inclusion, pathway integration, and service contracts.
Collaborate with sales, clinical, and market access teams to deliver regional growth plans.
Co-create non-promotional collaborations with NHS bodies to address health inequalities, improve patient outcomes, and reduce system pressures.
Navigate NHS procurement and funding frameworks to support tender submissions and business cases.
Improve service quality by evaluating systems and devising new processes as appropriate.
Fully responsible and accountable for all aspects of referral performance delivery against budgeted growth plans.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What youll bring:
- Experience working with or within NHS organisations such as ICBs, Trusts, or commissioning bodies.
- Strong understanding of NHS policy, commissioning processes, and procurement frameworks.
- Proven ability to drive commercial growth through strategic engagement.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong understanding of health inequalities, community care models, and transformation agendas.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver outcomes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing business cases, tenders, or strategic funding applications.
- Understanding of compliance and governance requirements including ABPI standards.
- Demonstrable project management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- What youll bring:
- Experience working with or within NHS organisations such as ICBs, Trusts, or commissioning bodies.
- Strong understanding of NHS policy, commissioning processes, and procurement frameworks.
- Proven ability to drive commercial growth through strategic engagement.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong understanding of health inequalities, community care models, and transformation agendas.
- Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver outcomes.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience preparing business cases, tenders, or strategic funding applications.
- Understanding of compliance and governance requirements including ABPI standards.
- Demonstrable project management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
