Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Are you passionate about transforming patient pathways and driving service improvement across neuroscience networks? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager to lead one of two Neuroscience ODN clusters in the South East region as Operational Delivery Network Manager, working closely with clinicians, AHPs, and nursing staff to review and enhance patient care.
You will play a pivotal role in linking providers and commissioners, ensuring that all recommendations align with the triple aim: reducing health inequalities, delivering high-quality services, and promoting sustainable, efficient use of resources.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
-Facilitate discussions to define and improve current processes, advising on best practices and value-based improvements across the network.-Oversee the implementation of agreed processes, supporting specialties with mutual aid as needed.-Communicate highly complex project information to internal and external stakeholders in various formats.-Engage constructively with stakeholders on contentious issues, promoting collaborative working across organisations.-Deliver effective clinical flows through provider systems via clinical collaboration.-Provide oversight, leadership, and management of relevant clinical networks/programmes and teams.-Manage risks, ensure compliance with KPIs and best practice guidance, and hold delegated project budgets.-Deputise for the Head of Strategic Networks as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
-Facilitate discussions to define and improve current processes, advising on best practices and value-based improvements across the network.-Oversee the implementation of agreed processes, supporting specialties with mutual aid as needed.-Communicate highly complex project information to internal and external stakeholders in various formats.-Engage constructively with stakeholders on contentious issues, promoting collaborative working across organisations.-Deliver effective clinical flows through provider systems via clinical collaboration.-Provide oversight, leadership, and management of relevant clinical networks/programmes and teams.-Manage risks, ensure compliance with KPIs and best practice guidance, and hold delegated project budgets.-Deputise for the Head of Strategic Networks as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- First degree or equivalent
- Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to Masters level (post grad certificate/MBA/MSc) or equivalent general management experience
- Leadership training
- Management training
- Experience of working in NHS
- Experience of working competently in an acute healthcare in a clinical care group or equivalent setting in a senior operational delivery/management position
- Demonstrable knowledge of National and Local NHS; including national service frameworks
- Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
- Evidence of presenting complex information to internal and external groups in an understandable way
- Report writing skills and experience
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data, to facilitate operational delivery decisions to support key performance targets
- Experience of successful delegated budget management and evidence of achieving financial and finite resource targets
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- A breadth of clinical experience across the specialist area
- Project management experience
- Evidence of successful leadership, management and engagement of clinical teams to introduce change
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- First degree or equivalent
- Evidence of post-qualification study/professional development to Masters level (post grad certificate/MBA/MSc) or equivalent general management experience
- Leadership training
- Management training
- Experience of working in NHS
- Experience of working competently in an acute healthcare in a clinical care group or equivalent setting in a senior operational delivery/management position
- Demonstrable knowledge of National and Local NHS; including national service frameworks
- Evidence of advanced leadership qualities
- Evidence of presenting complex information to internal and external groups in an understandable way
- Report writing skills and experience
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data, to facilitate operational delivery decisions to support key performance targets
- Experience of successful delegated budget management and evidence of achieving financial and finite resource targets
Desirable
- Membership of professional body
- A breadth of clinical experience across the specialist area
- Project management experience
- Evidence of successful leadership, management and engagement of clinical teams to introduce change
Trust Values
Essential
- 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 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
