Deputy Associate Director - Surgery, Critical Care & Diagnostics Care Group
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to join our Surgery, Critical Care & Diagnostics Care Group as Deputy Associate Director of Operations. You will help deliver operational efficiency and financial sustainability while working with a diverse team to ensure excellent patient care and achieve performance goals. Focus areas include working with teams to manage resources, governance, performance, financial oversight, and service level agreements. Additionally, you'll support the leadership team with strategic planning and to foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the Trust's Caring Together goals. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic setting and contribute to outstanding patient services, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job Reporting into the Associate Director of Operations, your responsibilities will include: Financial & Budget Oversight : Manage budgets and work with Finance partners to ensure sustainability. Service & Value Improvement : Lead initiatives to enhance service delivery, focusing on patient-centred, cost-effective care. Quality & Performance : Drive patient care improvements, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with targets and safety standards. Planning & Strategy : Support annual planning, including strategy, capacity, and resource allocation write business cases for growth. Workforce Management : Lead job planning and address workforce capacity needs. External Partnerships : Manage service agreements and represent the Care Group at external events. Leadership & Governance : Lead governance practices, manage teams, and foster a collaborative work culture. Deputy Leadership : Step in for the Associate Director at meetings.
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. Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
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.
Person Specification Qualifications & training Essential Master's or equivalent level of experience Professional certification or qualification in management or leadership Evidence of continuing professional development specifically in relation to leadership and management
Experience Essential Significant relevant managerial experience in a complex organisation and able to demonstrate effective knowledge of service delivery Experience of strategic service planning and writing business cases to support clinical delivery Experience of designing workforce plans/redesign and managing change across multiple teams Evidence of building effective working relationships with a range of internal and external colleagues Experience of managing budgets across multiple services, including evidence of creating schemes to increase revenue and reduce expenditure Experience of analysing large amounts of data, triangulating to draw conclusions and build evidence base for planning Experience of successfully developing and leading large scale, multiple and complex teams Experience of leading governance initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies
Knowledge & skills Essential Knowledge of how to translate national policy into operational policy and plans Understanding of governance frameworks and managing compliance Strong analytical and problems solving skills, using evidence to inform decision-making with robust approaches to understanding current state and developing future plans Working with people, including effective influencing, managing work to deadlines and, collaborative working Ability to facilitate and manage change effectively, with strong organisational skills and ability to plan/implement effective projects and work-streams Excellent written skills with ability to research and write reports, business cases and business plans Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise way, avoiding technical jargon or overly technical language Ability to analyse data and judge complex situations and information to make sound decisions where no precedent exists Approachable leader with ability to inspire and manage diverse teams Strategic planning and delivery, including development of strategic workforce, finance and activity plans Ability to carry out benchmarking and research, analyse performance data and understand trends to enhance service delivery
Personal attributes Essential Leadership of people not in direct line management to deliver services. Ability to develop constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels from Board to front line services. High levels of resilience to manage demanding and sensitive issues. Able to counsel, coach and mediate in high emotional and difficult situations.
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to join our Surgery, Critical Care & Diagnostics Care Group as Deputy Associate Director of Operations. You will help deliver operational efficiency and financial sustainability while working with a diverse team to ensure excellent patient care and achieve performance goals. Focus areas include working with teams to manage resources, governance, performance, financial oversight, and service level agreements. Additionally, you'll support the leadership team with strategic planning and to foster a culture of continuous improvement aligned with the Trust's Caring Together goals. If you are ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic setting and contribute to outstanding patient services, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job Reporting into the Associate Director of Operations, your responsibilities will include: Financial & Budget Oversight : Manage budgets and work with Finance partners to ensure sustainability. Service & Value Improvement : Lead initiatives to enhance service delivery, focusing on patient-centred, cost-effective care. Quality & Performance : Drive patient care improvements, monitor KPIs, and ensure compliance with targets and safety standards. Planning & Strategy : Support annual planning, including strategy, capacity, and resource allocation write business cases for growth. Workforce Management : Lead job planning and address workforce capacity needs. External Partnerships : Manage service agreements and represent the Care Group at external events. Leadership & Governance : Lead governance practices, manage teams, and foster a collaborative work culture. Deputy Leadership : Step in for the Associate Director at meetings.
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. Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
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.
Person Specification Qualifications & training Essential Master's or equivalent level of experience Professional certification or qualification in management or leadership Evidence of continuing professional development specifically in relation to leadership and management
Experience Essential Significant relevant managerial experience in a complex organisation and able to demonstrate effective knowledge of service delivery Experience of strategic service planning and writing business cases to support clinical delivery Experience of designing workforce plans/redesign and managing change across multiple teams Evidence of building effective working relationships with a range of internal and external colleagues Experience of managing budgets across multiple services, including evidence of creating schemes to increase revenue and reduce expenditure Experience of analysing large amounts of data, triangulating to draw conclusions and build evidence base for planning Experience of successfully developing and leading large scale, multiple and complex teams Experience of leading governance initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulations and policies
Knowledge & skills Essential Knowledge of how to translate national policy into operational policy and plans Understanding of governance frameworks and managing compliance Strong analytical and problems solving skills, using evidence to inform decision-making with robust approaches to understanding current state and developing future plans Working with people, including effective influencing, managing work to deadlines and, collaborative working Ability to facilitate and manage change effectively, with strong organisational skills and ability to plan/implement effective projects and work-streams Excellent written skills with ability to research and write reports, business cases and business plans Ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise way, avoiding technical jargon or overly technical language Ability to analyse data and judge complex situations and information to make sound decisions where no precedent exists Approachable leader with ability to inspire and manage diverse teams Strategic planning and delivery, including development of strategic workforce, finance and activity plans Ability to carry out benchmarking and research, analyse performance data and understand trends to enhance service delivery
Personal attributes Essential Leadership of people not in direct line management to deliver services. Ability to develop constructive working relationships with colleagues at all levels from Board to front line services. High levels of resilience to manage demanding and sensitive issues. Able to counsel, coach and mediate in high emotional and difficult situations.
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Address Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Western Bank Sheffield S10 2TH Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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