Major Trauma Network Manager

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced senior manager to join King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the SELKaM Major Trauma Network Manager. This  role is responsible for  leading and coordinating the South East London, Kent, and Medway Major Trauma Network (SELKaM), which includes the Major Trauma Centre at King’s College Hospital and a range of Trauma Units, Local Emergency Hospitals, and pre-hospital partners.

You will work in close partnership with the SELKaM Clinical Director and the Major Trauma General Manager to shape strategic and operational delivery across the trauma pathway, supporting excellence in trauma care and ensuring compliance with national standards, peer review, and clinical governance expectations.

Main duties of the job

The SELKaM Major Trauma Network Manager is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership across the South East London, Kent, and Medway (SELKaM) Major Trauma Network.

The post holder will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the trauma network’s strategic objectives in collaboration with the Clinical Director and system partners.
• Oversee the operational performance of the network, ensuring compliance with national standards including peer review and National Major Trauma Registry (NMTR) submissions.
• Support Trauma Units (TUs) and Local Emergency Hospitals (LEHs) to achieve and maintain accreditation, aligning services with best practice.
• Coordinate high-quality patient pathways across the entire trauma system, from pre-hospital care through to rehabilitation and discharge.
• Act as the primary management lead for the network, reporting to the SELKaM Trauma Board and engaging with NHS England and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders including ambulance services, rehabilitation providers, and regional trauma networks.
• Promote continuous quality improvement, innovation, and evidence-based practice across all parts of the trauma system.
• Ensure robust emergency planning and resilience protocols are in place, including major incident preparedness.
• Manage the network’s financial and human resources, including direct line management of administrative staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Development

• Provide visible and effective leadership to the SELKaM Major Trauma Network, ensuring alignment with national, regional, and local trauma strategies.
• Lead the development and implementation of the SELKaM Major Trauma Network's strategic plans, in collaboration with the Clinical Director and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the network at regional and national fora, advocating for high-quality trauma services and fostering partnerships to improve patient care pathways.
• Drive the implementation of innovative trauma care initiatives; ensuring services are evidence-based and patient-focused.
• Act as the primary managerial lead for the SELKaM Major Trauma Network, reporting on progress and challenges to the Trauma Network Board, NHS England and ICBs.

Operational Management

• Oversee the delivery of trauma services across the network, ensuring adherence to national standards, including NMTR benchmarks.
• Manage the development, accreditation, and ongoing compliance of Trauma Units (TUs) and Local Emergency Hospitals (LEHs) within the network, aligning with peer review measures and NHS England specifications.
• Coordinate performance management systems to track key metrics, including patient outcomes, financial performance, and compliance with best practice guidelines.
• Facilitate audits and data submissions across the network, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to NMTR, national bodies, and commissioners.
• Identify and address system bottlenecks or inefficiencies within trauma pathways, implementing solutions to improve patient flow and care delivery.