Adult Critical Care Clinical Lead

University Hospital Southampton; Remote; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is looking for an Adult Critical Care Clinical Lead to join their network, focusing on the Kent, Surrey and Sussex locality. This leadership role requires expertise in clinical care and collaboration with various stakeholders. You will shape regional priorities for adult critical care services within a supportive network environment. The position can be undertaken remotely, encouraging innovative partnerships and shared learning. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in critical care leadership.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Clinical Lead roles within critical care.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Understands the needs of the Kent, Surrey and Sussex regions.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver regional priorities for adult critical care services.
• Work closely with commissioners and ICBs.
• Support coordination of critical care services.

Job description

Adult Critical Care Clinical Lead - South East ODN

Site: This is a network role and can be undertaken remotely

Town: Southampton

Salary: £16,907.00 pa (exp BMA rate of 8-13yrs experience for 25/26)

Closing: 20/02/2026

The Critical Care Strategic Network (CCSN) is a newly established regional network for 2025/26, operating across the South East of England. It brings together existing Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs) for Adult Critical Care and Neonatal Critical Care under a single strategic umbrella, strengthening collaboration, consistency, and system-wide improvement.

The CCSN supports services across two major localities:

• Thames Valley and Wessex (TVW)
• Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS)

Working closely with commissioners, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and provider organisations, the network delivers against seven core functions:

• Service Delivery
• Resources
• Workforce
• Quality
• Collaboration
• Transformation
• Population Health

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead for Adult Critical Care, with a primary focus on the Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS) locality. This is a key leadership role within the new CCSN structure and will be instrumental in shaping and delivering regional priorities for adult critical care services.

The Strategic Network for Critical Care plays a vital role in supporting and coordinating critical care services across the South East. As part of the SNCC, you will work within a collaborative, clinically led network that values partnership, innovation, and shared learning.

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