Job summary
Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time | SCH Internal Applicants Only
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced person to join our senior management team as Deputy Divisional Manager for the Medicine A Directorate. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of specialist services including Cardiology, Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Respiratory, and more. You will support clinical leadership and help us achieve operational excellence across the division.
About You: You are a proactive and inspiring leader with exceptional management skills. You hold a master's degree or equivalent management experience and have a track record in navigating NHS policy, delivering complex change, and managing budgets and resources. Your collaborative approach allows you to engage successfully with colleagues across the Trust and the wider health and care system.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Associate Director of Operations, your responsibilities will include:
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Lead and enhance the management clinical pathways and service delivery
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Guide workforce planning, service development, and business case preparation
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Ensure safety, quality, and governance standards are met and maintained
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Manage budgets to achieve financial targets and promote fiscal responsibility
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Support improvement and innovation projects
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Foster engagement and collaboration with clinical and non-clinical teams
This is a unique opportunity to take a senior leadership role in a vibrant and rewarding environment where your impact will be tangible.
Apply now and help shape the future of healthcare in our Medicine Care Group!
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters level degree or equivalent level of relevant management experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant managerial experience
Personal attributes
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Excellent and robust interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive and self motivated, with the ability to motivate others
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high degree of autonomy
- Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately
- Able to work as part of the multi-professional team
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment whilst meeting set deadlines
- Well organised and able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Ability to mediate successfully / resolve conflict situations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS direction and policy initiatives
- Proven change management skills in a complex health care setting
- Experience in budgetary and resource management
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in Risk Management and Governance issues
- Experience in managing complex organisational change projects
Desirable
- Experience in capacity and service planning within an acute health care setting
- Familiarity with ICT based management & clinical information systems
- Experience of writing Service Level Agreements
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Masters level degree or equivalent level of relevant management experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant relevant managerial experience
Personal attributes
Essential
- Proven leadership skills
- Excellent and robust interpersonal and communication skills
- Proactive and self motivated, with the ability to motivate others
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate a high degree of autonomy
- Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately
- Able to work as part of the multi-professional team
- Flexible to meet service needs
- Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment whilst meeting set deadlines
- Well organised and able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Ability to mediate successfully / resolve conflict situations
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS direction and policy initiatives
- Proven change management skills in a complex health care setting
- Experience in budgetary and resource management
- Knowledge, understanding and experience in Risk Management and Governance issues
- Experience in managing complex organisational change projects
Desirable
- Experience in capacity and service planning within an acute health care setting
- Familiarity with ICT based management & clinical information systems
- Experience of writing Service Level Agreements
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).
