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Work that supports patient care, every day

At KFM, healthcare support is practical, purposeful and closely connected to the services patients rely on every day.

KFM combines NHS-connected purpose with the scale, pace and complexity of a specialist healthcare support services organisation.

This page gives you a closer look at life at KFM: the work, the culture, the people, the development opportunities, the benefits and the South London healthcare environment you would be joining.

Purpose with proof

KFM exists to support safe, effective and efficient patient care by delivering the essential services healthcare teams rely on, from clinical supplies and medical equipment to technical support, training and outpatient pharmacy services.

KFM has a proven track record of delivering year on year cost savings, commercial and operational benefits to future proof organisational delivery.

Purpose with proof

The work behind patient care

Much of KFM’s work happens behind the scenes, but its impact is felt across healthcare services every day.
As part of the KFM Procurement team you will directly contribute to stakeholder and supplier partnership relationships which will enable all teams to successfully deliver.
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Supporting our Healthcare organisations

Help provide the services, products, equipment and systems that clinical teams rely on to deliver safe, effective care.

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Improving how services run

Contribute to better planning, stronger supplier partnerships, improved processes and better value for our organisations.

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Connecting commercial decisions to patient care

Work in categories where decisions around supply, value, quality and service performance affect real operational delivery.

What it is like to work at KFM

Working at KFM means being part of a team that combines healthcare purpose with practical delivery. It is a collaborative environment where people work closely with colleagues, clinical teams, operational services and suppliers to solve problems and keep essential healthcare support services moving.

The work can be complex and fast-moving, but it is also highly purposeful. People at KFM take pride in doing work that helps the wider healthcare system function more effectively.

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Values in practice

KFM’s values describe how people work together, make decisions and deliver services. For candidates, they give a clear sense of the standards, behaviours and team culture you would be joining.
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Quality is the Priority
KFM puts quality at the heart of its work, from service delivery and supplier relationships to the support provided to healthcare teams.
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Accountability is the Foundation
People are trusted to take ownership, follow through and deliver services they can be proud of.
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Working Together Gets It Done
Collaboration is central to how KFM works with colleagues, clients, suppliers and clinical stakeholders.
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Positive Energy Delivers Results
KFM values people who bring pride, pace and commitment to work that has a clear purpose.

Grow your career

KFM is committed to helping people develop, progress and build long-term careers. Through the KFM Academy, colleagues can access learning, development and progression support designed to help them build confidence, capability and professional expertise.

For procurement professionals, this means the chance to develop your skills and expertise in a healthcare environment where commercial acumen, governance rigor, and all stakeholder and partner relationships will be at the forefront of your strategic delivery.

Development pathways

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Reward and support that goes beyond the role

KFM offers a rounded reward and benefits package designed to support people inside and outside work.
Pay alignment

Pay alignment

Pay and grading aligned to Partner NHS Agenda for Change bands

Bonuses

Bonus

Annual bonus opportunity of up to 12% of salary

Annual leave

Annual leave

27 days’ annual leave plus public holidays, and additional 1 day off for birthday

Flexibility with leave

Flexibility with leave

Two annual leave days bookable individually with immediate notice, subject to work and cover requirements

Leave buy/sell

Leave buy

Annual leave buy

Pension

Pension

Aviva pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%

Salary sacrifice

Salary sacrifice

Low-emission car leasing, technology scheme and Cycle to Work options

Discounts

Discounts

Additional employee discounts through the You at Work portal

Based in Denmark Hill

KFM’s Head Office is located on site at King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill, Camberwell, Loughborough Junction station – one of South London’s major healthcare environments.

This is a busy, operational setting where clinical, support and commercial teams work closely together.

Denmark Hill station is around a five-minute walk, with regular direct trains into central London.

Location highlights

Based on the King’s College Hospital site in Camberwell, South London

Denmark Hill station is approximately a five-minute walk from the hospital and KFM’s Head Office

Regular direct trains to central London

A location closely connected to clinical, operational and support services

Explore the opportunities

KFM offers the chance to build your career in an NHS-connected organisation with real scale and practical impact.

Explore the current opportunities or visit the Apply page to find out more and speak to the recruitment team.