Overview
Fixed term: 12 months | Full-time |
Interview date: Friday 3rd October 2025
We\'re looking for someone to join the Medicine Care Group at Sheffield Children\'s, offering the chance to develop your leadership skills while supporting several medical specialties that deliver both secondary and tertiary services.
Role
As Operational Manager, you will be part of a wider management team supporting a diverse range of services for children and young people. You will provide operational management to clinical teams, working with both clinical and clerical staff, including consultants.
About You
* Experience in operational management or service management
* Ability to influence and negotiate with colleagues at all levels, both internally and externally
* Enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to take the next step in your NHS career
Main duties of the job
You will report to the Service Manager, and your responsibilities will include:
* Support service development, redesign, and business planning
* Draft business plans through appropriate internal and external channels
* Communicate with Trust partners, commissioners, and clinical teams
* Collaborate with clinical teams to meet performance and quality targets
* Manage daily operational issues and ensure smooth service delivery
* Analyse and present data on activity, waiting times, and performance metrics
* Work with Information, Finance, and commissioning teams to support service delivery
* Coordinate divisional meetings and internal communications
* Line manage designated staff and support team development
* Contribute to clinical governance and risk management processes
* Monitor service performance and provide quality-related insights
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.
Details
Date posted: 08 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 425-25-7438070
Job locations: Sheffield Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust, Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH
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.
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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Disclosures
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TH
Employer\'s website: Sheffield Children\'s NHS Foundation Trust
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