Job summary
Fixed-Term until 31st March 2027 | Full Time |
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Programme Manager to support the mobilisation and delivery of the new regional Children's and Young People's Gender Service. Working with stakeholders across the Trust and partner organisations, you will coordinate complex workstreams and lead the implementation of this innovative NHS service, ensuring key objectives are delivered to agreed timescales.
NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service
Sheffield Children's is developing a new Yorkshire-based regional centre for the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service, joining an established national network of centres recommended by the Cass Review (2024). The service provides specialist care for children and young people questioning their gender or experiencing gender-related distress.
Care is holistic, person-centred and evidence-informed, delivered through a multidisciplinary approach that supports the young person and their families and carers in a safe and inclusive environment. The service aligns with Sheffield Children's purpose of creating a healthier future for children and young people.
Main duties of the job
Lead and coordinate the mobilisation and implementation of the new regional Children's and Young People's Gender Service.
Manage complex workstreams across estates, finance, HR, digital, communications and clinical teams.
Develop and maintain programme plans, ensuring delivery against agreed timescales, milestones and objectives.
Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and dependencies to support successful programme delivery.
Build effective relationships with stakeholders across the Trust, NHS England, Integrated Care Boards and partner organisations.
Produce regular progress reports and provide assurance to senior leaders and governance groups.
Lead and support transformational change, service improvement and the implementation of best practice.
Analyse performance information and programme outcomes to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Represent the programme at internal and external meetings and contribute to regional and national working groups.
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, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Home or remote working
Reference number
425-26-8387323
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
This role has been assigned occupation code 1171 using the CASCOT coding tool. For further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit Gov. UK
We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
This role has been assigned occupation code 1171 using the CASCOT coding tool. For further information on occupation codes, sponsorship eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit Gov. UK
We strongly encourage all applicants to review their right to work eligibility before submitting an application to help avoid any disappointment during the recruitment process.
