ODN lead AHP / RN / healthcare scientists

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Winchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare organization in England is seeking experienced part-time AHP/RN/healthcare scientists to lead initiatives in neurosciences and trauma. These roles require strong clinical leadership to influence patient pathways and drive network changes effectively. Candidates will collaborate with various healthcare teams to enhance patient care quality across the South East region. The positions are flexible, allowing for integration with existing roles, fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experienced AHP/RN or healthcare scientist, able to lead strategic initiatives.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and patient pathways.
• Ability to engage with families and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of network arrangements.
• Deliver training and education within the Strategic Network.
• Accountable for work that meets health priorities and improves care quality.
• Lead user engagement and risk management.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Operational development

User engagement

Education and training

Education

Professional qualification as AHP/RN or healthcare scientist

Job description

The South East Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network aligns all the regional Operational Delivery Networks (ODN) for Neurosciences and Major Trauma together to deliver the specialised services transformation agenda across the SE region. This involves working with all providers, ICB's and primary care teams to realise the vision of equitable, quality and timely care closer to home.

Each ODN has a leadership team consisting of Clinical Lead, manager and lead AHP, RN or healthcare scientist.

The lead RN / AHP or healthcare scientist will work closely with the other members of the ODN Leadership team and the regional complex case managers to lead and inspire professionally qualified staff to analyse existing pathways, identify opportunities for change and support local teams to implement change. This role will also support the clinical lead with the clinical governance arrangements of the ODN and lead on patient and public voice.

The Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network is seeking 4 part‑time ODN lead AHP / RN / healthcare scientists; 2.5 days / ODN (Neurosurgery, Spinal Surgery, Neurology and Spinal Cord Injury). These roles are suited to experienced, professionally qualified clinicians who want to influence patient pathways and effect change across the SE and potentially nationally.

These roles could be undertaken as a stand alone part time role within the post holders speciality or as an addition to an existing substantive role within a Strategic Network Trust enabling the successful applicant to continue in their clinical role whilst influencing patient care at a regional / national level.

The role will responsible to the ODN manager and will work with teams across the region to deliver changes required. To provide specialist leadership across the network as a source of expertise, advice, and knowledge for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational development of coherent and effective network arrangements.
• In partnership with the Network Educator, play a key role in delivering education and training for speciality areas within the Strategic Network as well as taking a lead on promoting research.
• Accountable for a programme of work that meets national and local priorities, providing recommendations to commissioners focused on improving population health, care quality, and system value.
• Lead on user engagement and participation in service planning and risk management.
• Promote family‑centred care within the Strategic Network and support the development and functioning of local carer/family/support groups.
• Lead and inspire professionally qualified staff to analyse existing pathways, identify opportunities for change and support local teams to implement change.
• Support the clinical lead with the clinical governance arrangements of the ODN and lead on patient and public voice.

Equality and Diversity

Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work‑life balance. UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

About the Trust

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.

Flexible Working

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.

Commitment to Diversity

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're 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.