We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Consultant Liaison - Business Development Manager to join our team within the private healthcare sector. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing new and enhancing existing relationship with the consultants in order to drive sustainable growth.
The Business Development Lead is responsible for acting as the primary liaison for Consultants across the group and for developing and retaining referrals from these Consultants. The role is responsible for both the appropriate recruitment of new Consultants and the ongoing maintenance of relationships with Consultants who already have a practice at Akessa Healthcare - albeit as a sole user or split user of our private hospitals and another private provider.
The appointee is responsible for new consultant onboarding and annual practising privileges renewals across all sites.
Once appointed you will be provided with induction, guidance, and training but previous experience in a similar role, working in a private hospital is required.
Above all else, we're committed to the care and improvement of human life. It's this guiding vision that influences everything we do at Akessa Healthcare. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Other's may think this is just a role in Business Development but to us, you'll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis. We are only interested in candidates who are looking for a long term position and have clear career development goals.
Key Accountabilities for business development:
- Develop and implement business development strategy initiatives with consultants and key strategic partners focusing on creating and enhancing patient pathways.
- Collaborate with consultants and their secretaries to build and maintain a relationship, ensuring continuous engagement and service optimisation.
- Actively pursue new referral opportunities to increase patient inflow.
- Take a leadership role in overseeing the CRM system, utilising it as a tool for daily monitoring and analysis of business development activities.
- Foster a strong working relationship with the administration and medical secretary teams to ensure cohesive and collaborative operations.
- Support the development and execution of initiatives and events to engage our network.
- Work in collaboration with the GP liaison and patient pathway teams, ensuring efficient handling of patient enquiries and maximisation of conversion rates.
- Work in collaboration with the marketing team.
About us:
Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals including The New Foscote Hospital, Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and 107 Harley Street.
The New Foscote Hospital was established in Banbury over 40 years ago and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. We have over 70 consultants, all of whom are leaders in their specialist fields and choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified, and experienced nursing and support teams.
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. The ownership of the hospital was transferred to our new management team in January 2023. By joining our existing portfolio, the hospital is now run professionally and provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients, with a strong ethos on caring for our staff.
107 Harley Street, is an outpatient, diagnostic and day-case facility. The Group has had a presence in the Harley Street area since 2010. The treatments offered at this facility includes oral and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, orthodontics and specialist dentistry, plastic and cosmetic surgery, general surgery and rheumatology.
The clinical outcomes of the hospital group are of the highest standards and the latest CQC report rated our hospital standards as ‘good’ across all parameters. Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice on the management of their services.
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Education:
Experience:
- private hospital : 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
