Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic experienced healthcare manager to join the Medicine Care Group senior management team. We are looking for a Deputy Divisional Manager with a positive mindset who motivates and drives others forward with enthusiasm and inspiration. You will enjoy working with a range of stakeholders across the Trust and healthcare system.
You will display outstanding management skills, demonstrate excellent communication skills, be proactive and have the ability to engage with others, leading by example. You will be able to work flexibly across a range of specialties* and will be able to manage a demanding workload, delivering to deadline.
Key responsibilities will include leading on effective and efficient management of the complete clinical pathway, service planning, development of business cases, service improvement, contracting and workforce planning. The successful candidate will play a significant part in ensuring that safety and quality as well as assurance and governance processes are fit for purpose.
Successful candidates will exemplify the Trust values in their own behaviours and will embody compassionate leadership.
Applications are encouraged on a full time and part time basis. Informal enquiries are welcomed.
* Medicine B covers: Allergy, Chronic Fatigue, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Haematology/Oncology, ID/Immunology, Medical Daycare, Metabolic Bone, Metabolic Medicine, Microbiology, OPAT, Rheumatology & the Secretariat.
Main duties of the job
- All patient services are delivered safely, meeting high clinical standards, and in line with the Trust policies and procedures.
- Support the Associate Director in achieving identified key performance targets, including the delivery of specified levels of activity within national and local standards with regards to waiting times.
- Care Group budgets are managed effectively, with breakeven achieved on budgets at year end, with all cost improvement targets met, engendering and maintaining a culture of financial control and awareness amongst both clinical and non-clinical staff.
- High standards are achieved in relation to clinical quality, in particular those relating to infection control measures.
- Clinicians are ambitious and innovative in relation to the development of their services and that this ambition is underpinned by effective business planning.
- Effective human resource management is in place, with managers competent in human resource management, staff empowered to contribute, developed and trained appropriately and with workforce plans developed for future staffing requirements.
- Effective communication arrangements are in place within the Care Group, engaging clinical and non-clinical staff in the business of the Trust and the Care Group.
- Embedding service improvement into everyday practice.
- Managing identified projects to successful outcomes.
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
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
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
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of the role.
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 and Training
Essential
- Masters level degree or equivalent level of relevant management experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at a senior management level in a healthcare setting
- Experience of operational management in an acute clinical environment
- Experience of performance management
- Experience in financial management
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local NHS direction and policy initiatives
- Proven change management skills in a complex health care setting
- 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
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
Desirable
- Ability to mediate successfully / resolve conflict situations
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 Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience at a senior management level in a healthcare setting
- Experience of operational management in an acute clinical environment
- Experience of performance management
- Experience in financial management
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Knowledge of national and local NHS direction and policy initiatives
- Proven change management skills in a complex health care setting
- 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
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
Desirable
- Ability to mediate successfully / resolve conflict situations
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).
