Clinical Lead for Neonatal ODN

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge invites applications for Neonatal Operational Delivery Network Clinical Lead on a fixed-term basis for 12 months (2 PAs). Part-time, two sessions per week.

The role provides clinical leadership across the network, advancing high-quality, safe neonatal care and implementing national standards. Applicants should be GMC registered, with neonatal consultant experience and a track record in quality improvement; contact Elizabeth Langham

Qualifications

• Hold a substantive consultant post in Neonatology or Paediatrics with significant neonatal practice.
• Be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise.
• Demonstrate experience of clinical leadership and service development.
• Have a strong track record in quality improvement, governance, or network working.
• Possess excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Be committed to improving outcomes and experiences for babies and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Neonatal ODN.
• Support the delivery of the ODN work programme and strategic objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of network-wide clinical pathways, guidelines, and standards.
• Promote quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance across the network.
• Work collaboratively with neonatal units, maternity services, transport services, and tertiary centres.
• Champion equity of access and reduce unwarranted variation in care and outcomes.
• Support workforce development, education, and training initiatives.
• Represent the ODN at regional and national meetings as require.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Quality improvement

Governance

Neonatology knowledge

Education

GMC registration

Licence to Practise

Consultant in Neonatology/Paediatrics

Job description

Main area Neonatal Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months in the first instance) Hours Part time - 2 sessions per week (Per annum, pro rata) Job ref 180-CL-5518

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cambridge University Hospital - Addenbrookes Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN) is seeking expressions of interest for the role ofClinical Lead on a fixed-term basis for 12 months (2 PAs).

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated neonatal clinician to provide clinical leadership across the network, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe, equitable, and family-centred neonatal care. The successful applicant will work closely with provider organisations, network colleagues, commissioners, and wider stakeholders to drive service improvement, support implementation of national standards, and improve outcomes for babies and their families.

Working for our organisation

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Lead will:

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership to the Neonatal ODN.
• Support the delivery of the ODN work programme and strategic objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of network-wide clinical pathways, guidelines, and standards.
• Promote quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance across the network.
• Work collaboratively with neonatal units, maternity services, transport services, and tertiary centres.
• Champion equity of access and reduce unwarranted variation in care and outcomes.
• Support workforce development, education, and training initiatives.
• Represent the ODN at regional and national meetings as require.

Applicants should:

• Hold a substantive consultant post in Neonatology or Paediatrics with a significant neonatal practice.
• Be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise.
• Demonstrate experience of clinical leadership and service development.
• Have a strong track record in quality improvement, governance, or network working.
• Possess excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Be committed to improving outcomes and experiences for babies and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Time Commitment

• Fixed-term appointment for 12 months
• Backfill arrangements and funding will be agreed in accordance with local policies and ODN processes

For an informal discussion or to express your interest, please contact Elizabeth Langham ODN Director

The Neonatal ODN is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates

Person specification

Shortlistable

• Questions
• Standards
• Professionalism
• Clinical Skills
• Specialty Specific Skills related to the post
• Commitment to Clinical Governace/improving quality of patient care
• Communication Skills
• Personal Skills
• Understanding of the NHS
• Commitment to ongoing Professional Development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.