Job summary
Fixed Term: 6 months with possibility of further 6-9 months | Full Time
Please note: Interview Date - Friday 26th September 2025
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is launching an ambitious programme to explore and establish a newly commissioned Children and Young People's Gender Service across North East & Yorkshire, following the landmark Cass Review.
We're building a dynamic programme team of passionate, forward-thinking leaders to drive this vision. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love turning strategy into impact, and want to be part of a transformative journey in NHS care, we want you on board.
About You: You're a skilled Programme Manager with solid experience leading complex projects in NHS or similar settings. You're highly organised, clear in your approach, and work well with others, translating big-picture goals into practical, timely delivery.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Strategic Programme Director, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide project management leadership and expertise to this important, high profile programme, working closely with project team members, the Trust's Care Group clinical and operational leads and regional partners.
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Provide robust and detailed management of workstreams within the programme.
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Produce regular, meaningful status updates for a variety of audiences both internal and external, presenting these at meetings where appropriate.
- Act as a central co-ordination point for colleagues across the Trust, both corporately and within the Care Groups, to provide information and guidance on the programme. Lead the coordination and submission of an ambitious business case working closely with Programme Leads.
- Highlight issues and challenges and proactively problem-solve, working in a positive and supportive manner with the Programme team.
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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 1139 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's 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, we're 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.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 1139 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for part-time roles.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's 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, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs.
#LI-Hybrid
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Experience of CPD
- Project / Programme Management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE 2, MSP) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading large or complex projects and programme
- Experience in analysing data and using insights to inform change.
- In depth knowledge of QI tools, methodologies and evaluation techniques.
- Experience of programme/ project budget setting, holding a delegated budget prior to hand-over to operational function.
- Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries
- Competent at using the full range of Microsoft office programmes
Desirable
- Initiating and facilitating successful organisational or system wide improvement at a senior level
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- Strong leadership, influence and facilitation skills, including with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage complex, emotive, and often conflicting information sensitively and diplomatically
- Advanced programme and project management skills with the ability to drive delivery at pace and scale
- Ability to proactively assess and mitigate risks, with clear escalation procedures.
- Comfortable leading innovation and challenging existing ways of working.
- Confident in leading workshops and developing others through bespoke training and capability-building activity.
- Strong planning and time management skills and ability to deliver multiple priorities with quality and assurance.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, proactive and committed to continuous improvement
- Curious and forward-thinking with a strong interest in evidence based practice
- Visible, approachable and trusted as a source of guidance and support
- Committed to inclusivity, equity, and meaningful engagement with patients, service users and colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Experience of CPD
- Project / Programme Management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE 2, MSP) or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully leading large or complex projects and programme
- Experience in analysing data and using insights to inform change.
- In depth knowledge of QI tools, methodologies and evaluation techniques.
- Experience of programme/ project budget setting, holding a delegated budget prior to hand-over to operational function.
- Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries
- Competent at using the full range of Microsoft office programmes
Desirable
- Initiating and facilitating successful organisational or system wide improvement at a senior level
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of the national strategic context of the NHS
- Strong leadership, influence and facilitation skills, including with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to manage complex, emotive, and often conflicting information sensitively and diplomatically
- Advanced programme and project management skills with the ability to drive delivery at pace and scale
- Ability to proactively assess and mitigate risks, with clear escalation procedures.
- Comfortable leading innovation and challenging existing ways of working.
- Confident in leading workshops and developing others through bespoke training and capability-building activity.
- Strong planning and time management skills and ability to deliver multiple priorities with quality and assurance.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated, proactive and committed to continuous improvement
- Curious and forward-thinking with a strong interest in evidence based practice
- Visible, approachable and trusted as a source of guidance and support
- Committed to inclusivity, equity, and meaningful engagement with patients, service users and colleagues.
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).
