Deputy Divisional Manager
Employer: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust – Sheffield Children's Hospital. Salary: £57,528 – £64,750 per annum (pro rata). Closing date: 23/06/2026.
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
Secondment – 24 months. Interview date: 30th June 2026.
We’re looking for a dynamic Deputy Divisional Manager to deliver the Urgent & Acute Directorate, supporting the Associate Director of Operations. The role will use managerial skills to support delivery of constitutional standards and lead day‑to‑day operational management.
Key responsibilities include strategic planning, performance improvement, service delivery, and budget and workforce planning, in partnership with clinical colleagues.
Main duties
* Ensure patient services meet Trust standards.
* Support delivery of performance improvement, including waiting‑time standards.
* Contribute to effective budget management and cost‑improvement delivery.
* Maintain clinical quality and infection‑control standards.
* Support clinicians to innovate their services.
* Promote effective HR practice, staff development, and workforce planning.
* Strengthen communication and engagement across teams.
* Drive continuous service improvement and lead key projects to completion.
Benefits
Generous annual leave, pension scheme, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* Master’s level degree or equivalent management experience.
* Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Experience & Knowledge
* Knowledge of NHS direction and policy initiatives.
* Proven change management skills in a complex healthcare setting.
* Experience in budgetary and resource management.
* Knowledge, understanding and experience in risk management and governance.
* Experience in managing complex organisational change projects.
* Experience in capacity and service planning within an acute healthcare setting.
* Familiarity with ICT‑based management & clinical information systems.
* Experience of writing Service Level Agreements.
Personal attributes
* Proven leadership skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to motivate others.
* Ability to work independently and demonstrate high autonomy.
* Prioritise workload appropriately.
* Work well as part of a multi‑professional team.
* Flexible to meet service needs.
* Capable of operating in a challenging, busy environment while meeting deadlines.
* Well‑organised and able to manage time effectively.
* Assertive and confident.
* Approachable and enthusiastic.
* Occupational Health / CRB / Asylum clearance.
* Ability to mediate successfully and resolve conflict situations.
Diversity Statement
Sheffield Children’s is committed to an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success, prioritising equality, diversity, and inclusion across recruitment.
Occupation Code
Occupation code 1171. Refer to UKVI guidance for sponsorship eligibility and right to work.
Legal
The post requires Disclosure and Barring Service checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) and is subject to the Employment of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting Professionals Regulations, including necessary guidance.
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