Job summary Are you ready to take your leadership career to the next level in one of the UK's largest and most respected healthcare organisations? At Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust, we're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, and we're offering a fantastic opportunity for a driven and visionary leader to make a real impact. This role will be jointly responsible for the management of all no-clinical services in the neurosciences directorate, providing line management and leadership to a portfolio of the non-clinical staff. The role reports directly to the deputy Operations Director and will provide critical leadership for the directorate. You will be at the heart of service delivery. driving performance improvement and working closely with the Clinical Leads, Clinical Director and a talented clinical team to shape the future of care. We are looking for a talented, inspirational leader with a passion for healthcare, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are hardworking, organised, resilient and ready to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, we want to hear from you. Apply now to be part of our wonderful team Main duties of the job The post holder will be jointly responsible for management of all non-clinical services in the directorateproviding line management and leadership to a portfolio of the non-clinical staff. In collaboration with theMatron and Clinical Lead, they will ensure that resources are available and utilised effectively to providehigh standards of service, teaching and research, in this patient-centred environment. The post holderwill be responsible for attainment of financial, activity & waiting time targets. About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8901-DIR Job locations Royal Hallamshire Hospital Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2JF Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Degree in Management/Healthcare or significant experience of operational management within the NHS Desirable Master Degree Experience Essential Detailed knowledge of national NHS agenda Experience of patient targets including waiting list management, clinical services, commissioning, service planning etc Extensive knowledge of risk issues and management Experience of staff management Extensive knowledge and experience of full range of HR processes and policies High levels of IT literacy (e.g. Advanced Excel Training) with demonstrable experience in managing complex software systems and databases Experience of managing large budgets and contracts Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex and sometimes conflicting guidance and data and produce reports to national standards and tight deadlines Project management experience Sound negotiator. Influential with credibility in the clinical setting. Excellent team management and leadership skills including change management and workforce redesign Desirable Experience of risk issues and management Experience of training and disseminating information Experience of implementing IT system projects Proven ability to manage budgets and contracts within an NHS environment Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Proven ability to prioritise own and others workload and responsibilities within a pressurised work environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentational) with ability to liaise and collaborate with all levels of staff at Trust and national level Able to handle and resolve conflict and deal with a diverse range of situations including conflict, hostile and emotive environments Understand the importance of staff training/ development and possess excellent coaching and facilitating skills. Excellent organisational skills Self motivated and able to work without supervision Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Proven experience of representing services at a national level Proven experience of communicating effectively with patients, sometimes in distressing circumstances Other factors Essential Understanding of patient confidentiality Ability to remain calm under pressure Professional approach Prepared to travel when required Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Degree in Management/Healthcare or significant experience of operational management within the NHS Desirable Master Degree Experience Essential Detailed knowledge of national NHS agenda Experience of patient targets including waiting list management, clinical services, commissioning, service planning etc Extensive knowledge of risk issues and management Experience of staff management Extensive knowledge and experience of full range of HR processes and policies High levels of IT literacy (e.g. Advanced Excel Training) with demonstrable experience in managing complex software systems and databases Experience of managing large budgets and contracts Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex and sometimes conflicting guidance and data and produce reports to national standards and tight deadlines Project management experience Sound negotiator. Influential with credibility in the clinical setting. Excellent team management and leadership skills including change management and workforce redesign Desirable Experience of risk issues and management Experience of training and disseminating information Experience of implementing IT system projects Proven ability to manage budgets and contracts within an NHS environment Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Proven ability to prioritise own and others workload and responsibilities within a pressurised work environment Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentational) with ability to liaise and collaborate with all levels of staff at Trust and national level Able to handle and resolve conflict and deal with a diverse range of situations including conflict, hostile and emotive environments Understand the importance of staff training/ development and possess excellent coaching and facilitating skills. Excellent organisational skills Self motivated and able to work without supervision Ability to work as part of a team Desirable Proven experience of representing services at a national level Proven experience of communicating effectively with patients, sometimes in distressing circumstances Other factors Essential Understanding of patient confidentiality Ability to remain calm under pressure Professional approach Prepared to travel when required 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital Glossop Road Sheffield S10 2JF Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)