Deputy Programme Manager in Sheffield

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 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.

Key details

• Location: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JH, South Yorkshire
• Contract: Fixed term: 2 years (31 March 2027)
• Working pattern: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 per annum pro rata for part time staff (Grade: Band 8a)
• Specialty: Programme Management

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.

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.

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.

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.

When 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.

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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.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Essential criteria: Educated to Masters Level
• Desirable criteria: 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

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
• Effective communication skills
• 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

• Desirable criteria: Project Management Training

Other Factors

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