Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Deputy Divisional Manager
Closing date is 02 April 2026
Fixed Term | 12 Months | Mat Leave Cover | Internal vacancy only open to Sheffield Children's Employee's
We're looking for a dynamic Deputy Divisional Manager to play a key role in the effective delivery of clinical services across our Care Group. Working closely with the Deputy Associate Director of Operations, you will use your specialist managerial skills to support and strengthen clinical leadership, ensuring high-quality, well-managed services.
In this influential role, you'll take the lead on several clinical service areas, drive operational excellence, and help shape the future direction of the Care Group. You'll work alongside senior leaders -- including the Associate Director, Deputy Associate Director, and Clinical Director -- contributing to strategic planning, performance, and service improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a forward-thinking organisation focused on delivering outstanding care.
Main duties of the job
The Deputy Divisional Manager will work with the Deputy Associate Director of Operations to ensure that:
* The high-quality patient services meet Trust standards.
* Support delivery of performance targets, including waiting-time standards.
* Contribute to effective budget management and cost‑improvement delivery.
* Maintain strong clinical quality and infection‑control standards.
* Support clinicians to grow and innovate their services.
* Promote effective HR practice, staff development, and workforce planning.
* Strengthen communication and engagement across the Care Group.
* Drive continuous service improvement and lead key projects to completion.
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 responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 1171 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
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
* Masters level degree or equivalent level of relevant management experience
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
Knowledge & Skills
* 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
* 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
* 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 appropriatelyAble 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
* Assertive and confident
* Approachable and enthusiastic
* Occupational Health /CRB/ Asylum Clearances
* 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.
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