Clinical Lead – Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN) South East
The closing date is 23 July 2026
The South East Critical Care Strategic Network (CCSN) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity as Clinical Lead in the Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (hosted within University Hospital Southampton – Division C).
Job Title: Clinical Lead – Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN) South EastStart Date: October 2026Contract Type: Fixed termDuration: 3 year tenurePurpose for Fixed Term: Limited Term Project
Job Responsibilities
- Provide senior clinical leadership across the South East Neonatal Network, with an initial focus on Thames Valley and Wessex, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, equitable and high‑quality neonatal care and ensuring alignment with national, regional and system priorities.
- Lead and contribute to the development and delivery of the network workplan, driving quality improvement, service transformation, workforce sustainability, education and training, and reducing unwarranted variation in neonatal outcomes across the region.
- Work collaboratively with neonatal clinical teams, provider organisations, ICBs and wider system partners to strengthen clinical engagement, promote best practice and innovation, and support a coordinated, data‑informed and population‑focused approach to neonatal care across TVW and KSS.
Employment Details
- Employing manager approval required to undertake the role.
- Confirmation of manager’s name, title and email address (included on application form).
- Confirmation that the employing Trust can release you for 1 PA dedicated to the network within your job plan.
- The reimbursement for Clinical Leads is standardised to the employing Trust at the BMA rate of 8‑13 years experience; for 26/27 this is expected to be £16,907 PA, which is the basic rate plus NIC and employer pension contribution. Any additional awards are not included in the reimbursement.
- Tenure will be for 3 years with a maximum of 2 terms (6 years).
Proposed interview date: 11th August 2026Vacancy closes on or before: 23rd July 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Appropriate knowledge base, and Specialist training in relevant area
- Experience working within the specialty at a senior level
- Demonstrable track record of leading change
- Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Experience working across organisational boundaries in the Health Service achieving collective success and demonstrates listening, respect and learning from the contribution for others
- Knowledge and experience of working in formal clinical networks within the NHS
- Clinical governance and risk management concepts and techniques
- Good understanding of how to use data to improve quality and productivity
- Senior leadership experience in the NHS at Trust level e.g. departmental or divisional lead clinician or GP principal if pathways extend to primary care
- Knowledge of service improvement tools and techniques
- Understanding of commissioning and contracting function and processes
Aptitudes and skills
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Excellent leadership skills and the ability to build & motivate high performing teams
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills including listening skills (verbal and written communication skills in English)
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Strong negotiation, persuasion and influencing skills
- Ability to deal with conflict and challenge
- Ability to manage complex issues where high degree of judgement required
- Ability to think strategically and support the network with transformational change where this is necessary to meet standards
- Research, audit and clinical governance experience
- Involvement in regional or national speciality training or curriculum development
Living Trust Values
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
£16,907 a year (exp BMA rate of 8‑13 yrs experience for 25/26)
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