Clinical Lead - Neonatal Operational Delivery Network (ODN) South East

Provide senior clinical leadership across the South East Neonatal Network, with an initial focus on Thames Valley and Wessex, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, equitable and high-quality neonatal care and ensuring alignment with national, regional and system priorities. Lead and contribute to the development and delivery of the network workplan, driving quality improvement, service transformation, workforce sustainability, education and training, and reducing unwarranted variation in neonatal outcomes across the region. Work collaboratively with neonatal clinical teams, provider organisations, ICBs and wider system partners to strengthen clinical engagement, promote best practice and innovation, and support a coordinated, data-informed and population-focused approach to neonatal care across TVW and KSS. Important Additional Information Relating To Your Employment:All applicants invited to interview will be asked to confirm and agree the following which will be managed through an MOU between the network and the employing trust: -Employing managers approval required to undertake the role-Confirmation of Managers Name, title and email address (included on application form)-Please confirm your employing Trust can release you for 1 PA and that this time will be dedicated to the network within your job plan-To confirm that your employing organisation has agreed to your application understanding that reimbursement for Clinical Leads is standardised to employing Trust at the BMA rate of 8-13yrs experience. For 26/27 this is expected to be £16,907 PA, which is the basic rate plus NIC and employer pension contribution.Any other awards or added payments that consultants receive are not included in the reimbursement from NHSE and as such will need to be paid by the employing trust. Individual Clinical Lead salary is unaffected by the standardised reimbursement rate.-Tenure will be for 3 years with a maximum of 2 terms (6 years) For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a hosted post where the network reimburse the current employing trust £16,907 per PA per year for the PAs worked (maximum of 2 PAs) under this role. The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 11th August 2026This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd July 2026 Job description Job responsibilities Provide senior clinical leadership across the South East Neonatal Network, with an initial focus on Thames Valley and Wessex, supporting the delivery of safe, effective, equitable and high-quality neonatal care and ensuring alignment with national, regional and system priorities. Lead and contribute to the development and delivery of the network workplan, driving quality improvement, service transformation, workforce sustainability, education and training, and reducing unwarranted variation in neonatal outcomes across the region. Work collaboratively with neonatal clinical teams, provider organisations, ICBs and wider system partners to strengthen clinical engagement, promote best practice and innovation, and support a coordinated, data-informed and population-focused approach to neonatal care across TVW and KSS. Important Additional Information Relating To Your Employment:All applicants invited to interview will be asked to confirm and agree the following which will be managed through an MOU between the network and the employing trust: -Employing managers approval required to undertake the role-Confirmation of Managers Name, title and email address (included on application form)-Please confirm your employing Trust can release you for 1 PA and that this time will be dedicated to the network within your job plan-To confirm that your employing organisation has agreed to your application understanding that reimbursement for Clinical Leads is standardised to employing Trust at the BMA rate of 8-13yrs experience. For 26/27 this is expected to be £16,907 PA, which is the basic rate plus NIC and employer pension contribution.Any other awards or added payments that consultants receive are not included in the reimbursement from NHSE and as such will need to be paid by the employing trust. Individual Clinical Lead salary is unaffected by the standardised reimbursement rate.-Tenure will be for 3 years with a maximum of 2 terms (6 years) For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This is a hosted post where the network reimburse the current employing trust £16,907 per PA per year for the PAs worked (maximum of 2 PAs) under this role. The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 11th August 2026This vacancy closes on or before: 23rd July 2026