Job summary
Two exciting opportunities have arisen for dynamic and motivated individuals to join the Medicine Care Group. One post will focus on services based at the Ryegate site including Community Paediatrics and Neurodisability among others with a range of clinical teams. The second post will be based at the Acute hospital site and support a number of medical specialties delivering secondary and tertiary services.You will join a wider management team who support a vast array of services for children and young people and will therefore need to have the ability to work flexibly and under pressure, in a complex and fast paced environment. You will provide day-to-day operational management to the clinical teams, effectively managing performance and delivery.
You will have experience in operational management or management of services and a good understanding of NHS management. You will possess interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills, and have the ability to influence and negotiate with a variety of colleagues at all levels both within and outside of the organisation.
You will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. You will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Main duties of the job
Working across a range of services, key duties will include:
* Operational management
* Information analysis
* Performance management and delivery
* Service planning
* Clinical governance and risk management support
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties/Responsibilies:
- Service Planning
- Operational Management
- Information and Contracting
- Organisational
- Clinical Governance
- Health and Safety
- Trust Values
Informal enquiries regarding the role are welcomed via Zoe Asher on 0114 22 60854 ext. 60854 or at zoe.asher@nhs.net
Interview dates TBC
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties/Responsibilies:
- Service Planning
- Operational Management
- Information and Contracting
- Organisational
- Clinical Governance
- Health and Safety
- Trust Values
Informal enquiries regarding the role are welcomed via Zoe Asher on 0114 22 60854 ext. 60854 or at zoe.asher@nhs.net
Interview dates TBC
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Basic Degree or proven graduate level ability or equivalent
- Training evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of service management
- Proven track record of delivering service improvement
- Experience of successful working with external agencies
- Proven track record of service planning
- Ability to successfully motivate and lead colleagues in a managerial capacity
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience of successful operational management in a healthcare setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and of the management of health care services
- Good understanding of clinical governance and related matters
- Possess interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience of making presentations, negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to use information to effectively support the improvement of performance
- Commitment to maintaining and developing further the Trust's role as a Centre of Excellence for Teaching, Education and Research
Desirable
- Understanding of the health needs of children and of the health and social care issues influencing care provision
- Project management skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment
- Ability to communicate effectively - in both oral and written forms
- Ability to convert agreed plan into key operational objectives and ensure that these are achieved
- Ability to work under pressure, rapid pace, change and uncertainty
- Ability to demonstrate unimpeachable honesty and professional integrity
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Basic Degree or proven graduate level ability or equivalent
- Training evidence of on-going professional development
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of service management
- Proven track record of delivering service improvement
- Experience of successful working with external agencies
- Proven track record of service planning
- Ability to successfully motivate and lead colleagues in a managerial capacity
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience of successful operational management in a healthcare setting
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS and of the management of health care services
- Good understanding of clinical governance and related matters
- Possess interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience of making presentations, negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to use information to effectively support the improvement of performance
- Commitment to maintaining and developing further the Trust's role as a Centre of Excellence for Teaching, Education and Research
Desirable
- Understanding of the health needs of children and of the health and social care issues influencing care provision
- Project management skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment
- Ability to communicate effectively - in both oral and written forms
- Ability to convert agreed plan into key operational objectives and ensure that these are achieved
- Ability to work under pressure, rapid pace, change and uncertainty
- Ability to demonstrate unimpeachable honesty and professional integrity
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).
