About this role
Job summary
The PET-CT Consultant Engagement Lead is responsible for the management, oversight, and ongoing development of contractual arrangements with consultants and independent practitioners, alongside managing a portfolio of clinical service contracts.
The postholder will ensure that consultant engagement processes, payments, and contractual agreements are compliant with NHS standards, legal frameworks, governance requirements, and organisational policies. They will act as a key liaison on behalf of Alliance Medical Limited between the organisation, consultants, clinical leads, finance teams, and external partners to ensure services are highquality, costeffective, and delivered in line with strategic and operational priorities.
Main duties of the job
This role requires strong relationshipbuilding skills, robust contract management capabilities, and a deep understanding of NHS governance, medical staffing arrangements, and providercommissioner relationships.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to lead consultant engagement and contract management across a complex healthcare environment. You will act as the primary point of contact for consultants and independent practitioners, overseeing end-to-end engagement including contracts, SLAs, onboarding, compliance, and activity alignment with organisational priorities. Working closely with clinical leadership and workforce teams, you will ensure all arrangements meet NHS and legal standards while supporting governance processes such as appraisal, revalidation, and audit. You will also take ownership of key contracts, including PET-CT services, providing expert advice, supporting reporting to NHS England, and contributing to contract oversight and procurement activities.
About us
Alliance Medical are Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services.
We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.
We operate a robust pre-employment screening process for all roles which includes proof of professional registration and qualifications, DBS checking and occupational health assessments.
We live by our company values to ensure the highest level of patient care.
Job description Job responsibilities Required Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Degreelevel education or equivalent experience. Evidence of CPD. Project management, contract management, HR/medical staffing, or procurement qualification (desirable). Master's level qualification or equivalent experience Experience
Experience managing contracts within the NHS or a similar regulated environment. Experience working with consultants or senior clinicians (medical staffing, clinical governance, or commissioning roles). Experience in performance monitoring, financial reporting, or contractual compliance. Experience of collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external organisations. Negotiation, dispute resolution, or procurement experience (desirable). Skills & Knowledge
Understanding of NHS medical staffing frameworks, consultant contracts, and governance requirements. Knowledge of the NHS Standard Contract and NHS regulatory landscape. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial, performance, and activity information. Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills. High level of IT proficiency, particularly in Excel and data reporting tools. Personal Attributes
Professional, credible, and confident when engaging senior clinicians and executives. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and trust. Resilient, adaptable, and solutionfocused.
Person Specification
Right to work Essential
Must be able to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship
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 Alliance Medical Ltd
Address Blackbrook Park Avenue
Taunton
TA1 2PX
Employer's website https://www.alliancemedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)