Job summary
These roles are central to leading and supporting the development of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) that bring together professionals from across health, social care and the voluntary sector to provide joined-up, person-centred care focussing first on our priority population groups - Children and Young People, Frailty or Multiple Long-Term Conditions.

We are seeking individuals who will lead collaboratively across organisational boundaries, embrace flexible and innovative ways of working, and commit to continuous improvement. This represents a significant cultural shift moving from a single-organisation focus to being part of a truly integrated team that places residents and communities at the heart of decision-making.

Successful candidates will champion and lead co-production, develop and maintaining strong relationships with local partners, and help shape services for the population group whilst reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for all.

Main duties of the job
Lead and foster collaboration between primary care, community health, mental health, social care, wider local government services and the voluntary sector to deliver coordinated care in the neighbourhood to better meet residents needs and what matters to them

Provide neighbourhood leadership to the creation of seamless "team of teams" within the neighbourhood

Support the three shifts in the NHS 10-year plan

Work in partnership with secondary care provider neighbourhood leads, the neighbourhood manager and team to lead, develop, implement, deliver and embed neighbourhood working in one Southwark neighbourhood

Provide leadership, advice and support to INT system colleagues

Provide clinical leadership to all INT staff working in a neighbourhood by

Work in partnership with the INT manager provide operational and professional management to staff working as part of the integrated neighbourhood scheme,

Reach into and work with local communities and patients to ensure neighbourhood services are responsive to their needs.

Champion neighbourhood outreach service for underserved communities or those with greater complexity to reduce inequity of access and outcomes.

About us
Southwark is a diverse borough made up of five neighbourhoods: Bermondsey & Rotherhithe, Borough, Peckham & Nunhead, Camberwell & Walworth, and Dulwich. Each neighbourhood has distinct population needs, requiring tailored approaches to health and care delivery.

Details
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £85 an hour
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: B0262-26-0002
Job locations: Cornerstone Studios, 1 Addington Square, London, SE5 7JZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
These roles will provide 2 sessions per week in each neighbourhood - fixed term for 12 months. They will report to both the Southwark Primary Care Provider Alliance and the Southwark Integrator Delivery Board.

Person Specification
Criteria for Primary Care Neighbourhood Clinical Directors
Essential

• Currently working at least 3 - 4 primary care sessions in Southwark
• Registered clinical professional (e.g., doctor, nurse, allied health professional) prescriber
• Experience of successful leadership and improvement across organisations to improve outcomes for patients and out populations
• Experience of successful team management across organisations and professional groups
• Deep understanding of integrated care systems, partnership delivery and population health
• Experience of teaching, mentoring, or supervision of clinical and non clinical staff

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).