University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Divisional Clinical Director - Division A
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please note this role is only open to current Consultants or SAS doctors working at UHS.
Job Title: Divisional Clinical Director - Division A
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We would like to invite applications for the role of Divisional Clinical Director for Division A.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant or SAS Doctor currently working within the Trust who has significant clinical leadership experience and a proven track record of service development and undertaking transformational change. You will be resilient, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate our Trust values of Patients First, Always Improving, and Working Together.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The Divisional Clinical Director will be accountable for the operational leadership, performance and strategic development of the Division. This will include accountability for high quality patient care, patient safety, clinical quality and governance, the delivery of agreed performance and financial objectives, and ensuring that the Division operates with the safety of patients as its highest priority. The Divisional Clinical Director will work as part of the Divisional Management Team in order to achieve these objectives.
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The Divisional Clinical Director reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is professionally accountable to the Chief Medical Officer.
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.
To Apply Please Complete The Following Sections
- Personal Details
- Supporting statement (outlining why you would like to be considered along with your skills and experience and how you would plan to deliver the key objectives of the role)
If you have a CV you are welcome to upload it, however this is not mandatory.
For further details please contact: Duncan Linning-Karp, Chief Operating Officer
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before 7th August 2026
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