Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network Clinical Lead

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Southampton is seeking a Spinal Surgery Clinical Lead to oversee the newly established Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network. This key role demands strong leadership and collaboration across various specialties to enhance spinal surgery practices. The successful candidate will drive the strategic and operational development of the network and promote partnership working, ensuring high standards within the clinical framework. Competitive benefits, including flexible working and substantial annual leave, are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to NHS discounts

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Lower living costs than London

Responsibilities

• Provides professional and clinical leadership across the relevant Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary leadership team; leading the strategic and operational development of a coherent and effective network.
• Delivery of a programme of work that addresses national and local priorities.
• Promotes and supports partnership working throughout the network.

Skills

Leadership

Diplomacy

Listening

Emotional Intelligence

Honesty and Integrity

Clinical expert

Job description

Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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

Position Summary

The South East Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network is seeking a Spinal Surgery Clinical Lead to lead the newly established SE Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network (ODN).

The regional Spinal Surgery ODN is a new regional network bringing together 3 geographic networks into one. This regional clinical lead role is a pivotal role in this newly created regional ODN; leading this new network requires the post holder to facilitate cross Speciality, cross Trust and cross ICB collaboration within the field of Spinal Surgery.

Skills and Attributes

• Leadership
• Diplomacy
• Listening
• Emotional Intelligence
• Honesty and Integrity
• Clinical expert

Key Responsibilities

• Provides professional and clinical leadership across the relevant Operational Delivery Network (ODN).
• Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary leadership team; leading the strategic and operational development of a coherent and effective network.
• Delivery of a programme of work that addresses national and local priorities.
• Promotes and supports partnership working throughout the network, facilitating the resolution of differences, and tackling poor behaviour.

Additional Information

• The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
• Proposed interview date: 23rd December 2025.
• Vacancy closes on or before 9th December 2025.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements are supported.
• Access to a range of NHS discounts.
• Minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata).
• Generous pension scheme.
• Southampton offers an attractive place to live, with lower living costs than London and nearby natural attractions.