Employer: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Town: Sheffield
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata for part time staff
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 13/02/2025 23:59
Interview date: 27/02/2025
Deputy Programme Manager
NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages, and financial support systems. Job overview
To be responsible to the D4D Clinical Director and the D4D Executive Group for the operational leadership of the HRC activities. To work with key personnel within the consortium to coordinate all activities to secure a coherent approach to administration, communication, project development, and budget management. To manage the ongoing coordination of a high-quality project selection process which aligns with D4D's objectives and manage the team to deliver the ongoing portfolio of R&D projects. To deputise for the Clinical Director in representing D4D. To work with the Clinical Director and the core team members to develop business cases for new D4D initiatives ensuring D4D continues to develop its national brand as a key player within the innovation landscape. Main duties of the job
Provide advice and support to the clinical themes to ensure they are aligned with the overall R&D strategy of D4D. Support the project managers and individual project leaders to develop and manage project plans with milestones and deliverables for all aspects of the D4D portfolio of projects using effective, structured methodologies. Proactively monitor D4D’s overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate. Ensure D4D’s governance arrangements meet the needs of the partners, STHFT as the host trust, and are agreed by the D4D Executive Committee. Responsible for coordinating the input and establishing close working relationships with all NHS, charity, and university partners. Manage 3rd party contributions to D4D in support of R&D activities and PR and Communications. Oversee formal D4D communications, including the preparation and delivery of presentations and reports to the D4D consortium, stakeholders, and other relevant groups. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant organisations and individuals, including D4D members and external collaborators. Working for our organisation
The NIHR Devices for Dignity HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) is a nationally funded resource established to address areas of unmet clinical need. Hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, it has received £3m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish this new centre. Mission: To develop innovative health technologies for people with long-term conditions, preserving their dignity and independence. Launched on April 1, 2024, the NIHR Devices for Dignity HRC will be one of 14 HealthTech Research Centres across England. It will replace the successful NIHR MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostic Co-operatives (MIC), building on 15 years of experience in medical technology development. This clinician-led collaboration brings together healthcare professionals, patients, academia, and industry partners from across the country. It includes universities and NHS Trusts in Cambridge, Coventry, Leeds, London, Manchester, Rotherham, and Doncaster, as well as Sheffield's universities. The HRC will identify unmet needs, generate evidence, and accelerate new technologies into clinical practice. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until 31 March 2027 due to the post being externally funded. Person specification
Qualifications
Educated to Masters Level Experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting Experience
Project Management experience in a healthcare setting, coordinating complex multidisciplinary projects Experience of an NHS research environment Experience of working with health technologies and industry Experience of effective working in research environments Proven ability to learn new information effectively Educated to at least degree level or experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting Proficiency with computer systems including Excel Demonstrated skills in multi-disciplinary project management Extensive project management experience with a history of delivering significant activities Demonstrated good team leadership In-depth knowledge of the research and development process Skills
Delivery focus with an ability to oversee and control multiple project deliverables Team/meeting skills with an ability to set an appropriate climate and keep meetings focused and productive Interpersonal skills with an ability to deploy a range of influencing styles Strategic thinking and planning Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work as both a team member and independently as needed Excellent organisation and time management skills Ability to prioritise workload Ability to contribute to dissemination of results of research programme by coordinating and presenting papers Ability to work to strict deadlines despite an unpredictable work pattern Project planning skills with an ability to understand the big picture, identify key deliverables Further Training
Project Management Training Other Factors
Willingness and ability to travel to meetings in the UK with occasional overnight stay
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NHS AfC: Band 8a
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages, and financial support systems. Job overview
To be responsible to the D4D Clinical Director and the D4D Executive Group for the operational leadership of the HRC activities. To work with key personnel within the consortium to coordinate all activities to secure a coherent approach to administration, communication, project development, and budget management. To manage the ongoing coordination of a high-quality project selection process which aligns with D4D's objectives and manage the team to deliver the ongoing portfolio of R&D projects. To deputise for the Clinical Director in representing D4D. To work with the Clinical Director and the core team members to develop business cases for new D4D initiatives ensuring D4D continues to develop its national brand as a key player within the innovation landscape. Main duties of the job
Provide advice and support to the clinical themes to ensure they are aligned with the overall R&D strategy of D4D. Support the project managers and individual project leaders to develop and manage project plans with milestones and deliverables for all aspects of the D4D portfolio of projects using effective, structured methodologies. Proactively monitor D4D’s overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate. Ensure D4D’s governance arrangements meet the needs of the partners, STHFT as the host trust, and are agreed by the D4D Executive Committee. Responsible for coordinating the input and establishing close working relationships with all NHS, charity, and university partners. Manage 3rd party contributions to D4D in support of R&D activities and PR and Communications. Oversee formal D4D communications, including the preparation and delivery of presentations and reports to the D4D consortium, stakeholders, and other relevant groups. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all relevant organisations and individuals, including D4D members and external collaborators. Working for our organisation
The NIHR Devices for Dignity HealthTech Research Centre (HRC) is a nationally funded resource established to address areas of unmet clinical need. Hosted by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, it has received £3m from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish this new centre. Mission: To develop innovative health technologies for people with long-term conditions, preserving their dignity and independence. Launched on April 1, 2024, the NIHR Devices for Dignity HRC will be one of 14 HealthTech Research Centres across England. It will replace the successful NIHR MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostic Co-operatives (MIC), building on 15 years of experience in medical technology development. This clinician-led collaboration brings together healthcare professionals, patients, academia, and industry partners from across the country. It includes universities and NHS Trusts in Cambridge, Coventry, Leeds, London, Manchester, Rotherham, and Doncaster, as well as Sheffield's universities. The HRC will identify unmet needs, generate evidence, and accelerate new technologies into clinical practice. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until 31 March 2027 due to the post being externally funded. Person specification
Qualifications
Educated to Masters Level Experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting Experience
Project Management experience in a healthcare setting, coordinating complex multidisciplinary projects Experience of an NHS research environment Experience of working with health technologies and industry Experience of effective working in research environments Proven ability to learn new information effectively Educated to at least degree level or experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting Proficiency with computer systems including Excel Demonstrated skills in multi-disciplinary project management Extensive project management experience with a history of delivering significant activities Demonstrated good team leadership In-depth knowledge of the research and development process Skills
Delivery focus with an ability to oversee and control multiple project deliverables Team/meeting skills with an ability to set an appropriate climate and keep meetings focused and productive Interpersonal skills with an ability to deploy a range of influencing styles Strategic thinking and planning Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work as both a team member and independently as needed Excellent organisation and time management skills Ability to prioritise workload Ability to contribute to dissemination of results of research programme by coordinating and presenting papers Ability to work to strict deadlines despite an unpredictable work pattern Project planning skills with an ability to understand the big picture, identify key deliverables Further Training
Project Management Training Other Factors
Willingness and ability to travel to meetings in the UK with occasional overnight stay
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