Deputy Programme Manager - Sheffield

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · About · Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages the five adult hospitals and many of the Community Health Services in Sheffield and is one of the UK's busiest NHS Trusts. · We employ around 18,000 staff and pro ...

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages the five adult hospitals and many of the Community Health Services in Sheffield and is one of the UK's busiest NHS Trusts.

We employ around 18,000 staff and provide around one million patient episodes each year, making us the second largest NHS trust in England.

As well as providing hospital services for our local population, our hospitals provide a range of vital regional and national specialties.

Regionally these include cardiac and orthopaedic surgery, neurology and renal care. National services include pulmonary hypertension treatment, particular ophthalmology, spinal and neurosurgical care, and specialist cancer treatments.

We have been one of the best performing NHS organisations in the country over the last five years including winning the title of 'Hospital Trust of the Year' in the Good Hospital Guide three times.

The Trust has strong partnerships with the University of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University and other healthcare providers to remain at the forefront of clinical sciences, teaching and research.

The Northern General is the largest of our hospitals located to the north of the city, the hospital is spread out over a large site.

Amongst the specialist services located there are orthopaedics, renal, spinal injuries and cardiothoracic (heart and lung) services.

Sheffields Adult Accident & Emergency department is also based here and is one of three Major Trauma Centres for the Yorkshire & Humber Region.

The Royal Hallamshire is a major acute teaching hospital based around a tower block of 800 beds and a large outpatient department.

The hospital is home to a range of expert specialist services which include a dedicated neurosciences department, the Sheffield Vision Centre, specialist Haematology centre and award winning Gastroenterology department.

Alongside the Royal Hallamshire is the Jessop Wing, a purpose built building providing round the clock maternity care and specialist neonatal intensive care.

Weston Park is a specialist cancer hospital providing a full range of non-surgical cancer services to the population of South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and North Derbyshire.

It also enjoys national and international recognition for certain specific treatments.

It has 140 beds and is home to a specialist cancer research centre and one of the UKs only teenage cancer units.

The Charles Clifford is a dental teaching hospital linked to The University of Sheffields School of Clinical Dentistry. The hospital provides dental outpatient services and emergency dental services for the city.

The Trust also delivers a range of community services to provide care closer to home and prevent hospital admissions wherever possible.

We want to recruit and retain the best staff to organisation to deliver our commitment to high quality patient care.

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Key details

Location

SiteRoyal Hallamshire HospitalAddressGlossop RoadTownSheffieldPostcodeS10 2JHMajor / Minor RegionSouth Yorkshire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractFixed term: 2 years (31 March 2027)HoursFull time hours per week

Salary

Salary£53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata for part time staffSalary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 8a)

Specialty

Main areaProgramme ManagementInterview date27/02/2025

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, well take care of you.

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.

Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

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 co-ordinate 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 D4Ds 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.

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R&D Management

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 D4Ds overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.

Ensure D4Ds governance arrangements meet the needs of the partners, STHFT as the host trust and are agreed by the D4D Executive Committee.

Co-ordinating, Communication and Relationships

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 in 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.

The HRC will focus on developing technologies for long-term neurological conditions, diabetes, kidney care and rehabilitation.

It will also play a key national role in improving women's health technologies and addressing mental health aspects associated with long-term conditions.

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.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period until 31 March 2027 due to the post being externally funded.

The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts taking into consideration the ongoing source of the external funding and the requirement for the post to be maintained.

Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of 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.

hen you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete.

The personal statement is exactly that; personal.

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed.

In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

For more information about our organisation and the opportunities available, please visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Facebook .

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to Masters Level

Desirable criteria

Experience of managing successful programmes in a research-related setting

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

Extensive project management experience with a history of delivering significant activities
Demonstrated good team leadership
In-depth knowledge of the research and development process
People management experience

Skills

Essential criteria

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
Effective communication skills
Good problem solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work as both as 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

Desirable criteria

Project Management Training

Other Factors

Essential criteria

Willingness and ability to travel to meetings in the UK with occasional overnight stay

Documents

Job Description (, 560.3)PDFKB
Person Specification (, 160.6)PDFKB
Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (, 236.3)PDFKB
Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (, 763.8)PDFKB
Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (, 501.0)PDFKB
Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (, 113.1)PDFKB
Applicants - How We Use Your Information (, 87.4)PDFKB
Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (, 124.0)PDFKB
Staff Benefits (, 2.7)PDFMB
A Guide to Using Artificial Intelligence and With Your Personal Statement (, 163.6)PDFKB

Further details / informal visits contact

NameLiz PrydeJob titleHead of OperationsEmail address [email protected]Telephone number

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