Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network Clinical Lead

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is looking for a Clinical Lead for the Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network. The successful candidate will provide clinical and professional leadership while managing strategic and operational development for a coherent, high-performing network. Requires an MBBS or equivalent, GMC registration, and experience in senior roles within Spinal Surgery. This role is vital for improving patient outcomes and promoting effective teamwork across organizations.

Qualifications

• Experience working at a senior level within Spinal Surgery.
• Demonstrated ability to work in clinical networks and multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network.
• Lead development of a coherent and effective network.
• Deliver work addressing national and local healthcare priorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with a licence to practise

Job description

Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network Clinical Lead

Closing date: 09 December 2025

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer this opportunity to work with us.

This role is part of the South East Neurosciences and Trauma Strategic Network. The Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network (ODN) brings together three geographic networks into one. The Clinical Lead will facilitate cross‑specialty, cross‑Trust, and cross‑ICB collaboration within the field of Spinal Surgery.

Main duties of the role

• Provide professional and clinical leadership across the ODN.
• Lead strategic and operational development of a coherent, effective network as part of a multi‑disciplinary leadership team.
• Deliver a programme of work addressing national and local priorities.
• Promote and support partnership working, facilitating the resolution of differences and tackling poor behaviour.

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
• 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
• 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
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
• Ability to deal with conflict and challenge.
• Ability to manage complex issues where high degree of judgement required.
• Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Ability to think strategically and support the network with transformational change where this is necessary to meet standards
• Demonstrable commitment to education and training of multidisciplinary staff.
• Research, audit and clinical governance experience
• Demonstrable track record of leading change.
• Good understanding of how to use data to improve quality and productivity
• 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 requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.