# Deputy Divisional Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-divisional-manager/2650555e-5201-430a-9d4b-e61bfaae896a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/deputy-divisional-manager/2650555e-5201-430a-9d4b-e61bfaae896a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Grade:** Band 8 - **Salary:** £57,528 - £64,750 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Secondment: 24 months - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-10T12:01:00.330Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medicine_Urgent_Acute/Medicine_Urgent_Acute-v8053287 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8053287?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Secondment | 24 Months Interview date: 30th June 2026 We’re looking for a dynamic Deputy Divisional Manager to play a key role in the effective delivery of the Urgent & Acute Directorate.  Working closely with the Associate Director of Operations, you will use your specialist managerial skills to support delivery of the constitutional standards, as well as lead day to day operational management. In this influential role, you’ll work with a range of MDT clinical colleagues and partners both in and outside of the organisation. You’ll work alongside colleagues throughout the organisation, 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 Associate Director of Operations to ensure that: - The high‑quality patient services meet Trust standards. - Support delivery of performance improvement, including waiting‑time standards. - Contribute to effective budget management and cost‑improvement delivery. - Maintain strong clinical quality and infection‑control standards. - Support clinicians to innovate their services. - Promote effective HR practice, staff development, and workforce planning. - Strengthen communication and engagement across teams. - Drive continuous service improvement and lead key projects to completion. ### Detailed job description and main 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 \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. ## Job Details Secondment | 24 Months Interview date: 30th June 2026 We’re looking for a dynamic Deputy Divisional Manager to play a key role in the effective delivery of the Urgent & Acute Directorate. Working closely with the Associate Director of Operations, you will use your specialist managerial skills to support delivery of the constitutional standards, as well as lead day to day operational management. In this influential role, you’ll work with a range of MDT clinical colleagues and partners both in and outside of the organisation. You’ll work alongside colleagues throughout the organisation, 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. ## Job Description The Deputy Divisional Manager will work with the Associate Director of Operations to ensure that: The high‑quality patient services meet Trust standards. Support delivery of performance improvement, including waiting‑time standards. Contribute to effective budget management and cost‑improvement delivery. Maintain strong clinical quality and infection‑control standards. Support clinicians to innovate their services. Promote effective HR practice, staff development, and workforce planning. Strengthen communication and engagement across teams. Drive continuous service improvement and lead key projects to completion. ## 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 \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant relevant management experience ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - 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 **Desirable** - 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 **Essential** - 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 appropriately - Able 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 - Good attendance record **Desirable** - Ability to mediate successfully / resolve conflict situations ### Qualifications & Training **Essential** - Masters level degree or equivalent level of relevant management experience - Evidence of ongoing professional development **Desirable** - Post graduate qualification ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 560.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10342895) - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.