Network Transformation Support Manager

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in Southampton is seeking a Network Transformation Support Manager. This role involves leading innovative change initiatives within critical care networks, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and driving project management to ensure high-quality care delivery. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, project management qualifications, and experience in healthcare transformations. Join us to make a significant impact on patient outcomes and help shape the future of healthcare in the South East.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in service redesign or improvement.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders in complex environments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the network team to develop agile working methods.
• Lead the development of a shared resourcing hub.
• Drive transformational programmes ensuring sustainability.

Skills

Service redesign or improvement

Managing multiple projects and stakeholders

Working across organisational boundaries

Applying data-driven insights

Delivering change within healthcare

Education

Relevant Bachelor Degree (Tech, Business, Change)

Masters or equivalent

Recognised Project Management qualification

Tools

Project management tools (waterfall, agile)

Job description

Network Transformation Support Manager

The closing date is 29 January 2026.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about transforming healthcare services and driving sustainable change? We are seeking an ambitious, forward‑thinking Band 7 Transformation Manager to join the newly established Strategic Network for Critical Care (SNCC), a dynamic programme bringing together Adult and Neonatal Critical Care Operational Delivery Networks across the South East of England.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a new, integrated model for critical care networks from 2025/26 onwards. As the Transformation Manager, you will:

• Support the core network team to develop agile and modernised ways of working
• Help set clear objectives, prioritise workloads and streamline processes
• Lead the development of a shared resourcing hub, including data analytics and administrative support functions
• Drive transformational programmes and project management, ensuring the network is sustainable, future‑ready and able to maximise new funding opportunities
• Work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams, providers, commissioners and regional partners

About us

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

We champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We are committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Job responsibilities

The SNCC covers the full South East region, supporting two major ODN geographies:

• Thames Valley & Wessex (TVW)

Across these areas, we deliver seven core functions:

• Service Delivery
• Resources
• Workforce
• Quality
• Transformation
• Population Health

Our workplans are developed in partnership with commissioners, ICBs and providers, ensuring high‑quality, equitable care for critically ill patients and families.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a complex, fast‑moving environment and is motivated by the opportunity to influence system‑level change across a large regional footprint.

Who are we looking for

You will be a skilled programme or transformation professional with experience in:

• Service redesign or improvement
• Managing multiple projects and stakeholders
• Working across organisational boundaries
• Applying data‑driven insights to support decision‑making
• Delivering change within healthcare or similarly complex systems

Strong communication, organisation and relationship‑building skills are essential.

Why Join Us?

• Shape the future of critical care networks across the South East
• Be part of a new, innovative strategic structure
• Work with supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking teams
• Contribute to improving outcomes for patients and families across the region

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact at scale and help build a sustainable future for critical care, we’d love to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Relevant Batchelor Degree (Tech, Business, Change) or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
• Masters or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience
• Recognised Project Management qualification to practitioner level or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and practical experience of the management and successful delivery of full project lifecycle (including pre‑project phases) of medium projects
• Practical experience of presenting complex and technical information to internal and external groups
• Project management skills including use of multiple methodologies e.g., waterfall and agile
• Knowledge of the creation, review, update and reporting of standard project artefacts
• Knowledge of how to analyse complex technical information relating to programmes and present to a variety of audiences
• Knowledge of how to identify, source, assimilate and apply relevant (clinical, system, setting) specific and technical knowledge
• Knowledge of how to identify complex project risks and issues and develop detailed mitigation strategies
• Understanding of relevant legislation and guidance
• Recognised relevant change management qualifications e.g., relating to risk, benefits, change, business analysis, or continuous improvement
• Other project and change management training courses
• Staff management training courses
• Management and successful delivery of full project lifecycle of medium, small and very small change projects (including pre‑project phases) in an Acute NHS Trust, a provider NHS (non‑acute) or the NHS
• Evidence of recent further professional development

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.

Address

Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year (per annum – pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number

188-AC110126

Job locations

Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust