Service Manager (Sponsorship Available) At Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Service Manager
Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 05 January 2026

Job Summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dynamic and motivated Service Manager to join the Community Wellbeing and Mental Health (CWAMH) senior management team. The role is responsible for service delivery, planning, and performance management of Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) clinical services, ensuring compassionate, high-quality care for children and young people.

CWAMH provides services that nurture the physical, emotional, and mental health of children and young people across Sheffield. The team focuses on delivering accessible, community-based mental health care close to patients’ homes, collaborating with clinical teams and partner organisations to meet healthcare standards.

Key requirements:

• Positive, committed leadership with enthusiasm for service improvement

• Ability to manage complex operational demands and build relationships across the Trust and wider health and care system

• Master’s degree or equivalent relevant management experience

• Strong knowledge of NHS policy and change management

• Experience in budgetary and resource management

Main Duties

Reporting to the Deputy Associate Director of Operations, the Service Manager will:

• Lead operational management and performance of Community CAMHS clinical teams

• Oversee service delivery, planning, workforce, and pathway management within CAMHS

• Develop business cases, support contracting, and ensure governance within the CAMHS service

• Work with clinical teams to improve patient care and pathways

• Drive service improvement and benchmarking against best practice

• Foster partnerships with health, social care, and community partners

• Support and develop CAMHS staff, promoting compassionate leadership and performance

About Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield Children’s aims to provide healthier futures for children and young people, guided by three strategic aims: Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

The Trust works with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

• 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a workplace, ranking the Trust among the top five NHS trusts in England and the top in the North East and Yorkshire (NHS Staff Survey).

• Nearly 4,000 colleagues embody the CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – creating a welcoming and safe environment for patients and families.

• The Trust offers generous annual leave, pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.

Job Responsibilities

For full details of the main responsibilities, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification provided by Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Note: Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is committed to an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. The Trust prioritises Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in recruitment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

The Trust continuously reviews recruitment processes and welcomes feedback to improve practices. A diverse team strengthens the organisation and enhances the quality of care. For suggestions, contact the Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• Master’s level degree or equivalent relevant management experience

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualification

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential:

• Significant relevant managerial experience

Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Proven leadership skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to motivate others

• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload

• Teamwork and flexibility to meet service needs

• Ability to work in a challenging and busy environment while meeting deadlines

• Well-organised, assertive, confident, approachable, and enthusiastic

Desirable:

• Ability to mediate or resolve conflict situations

Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

• Knowledge of NHS direction and policy initiatives

• Proven change management skills in complex healthcare settings

• Budgetary and resource management experience

• Knowledge and experience in risk management and governance

• Experience in managing complex organisational change projects

Desirable:

• Experience in capacity and service planning within an acute healthcare setting

• Familiarity with ICT-based management & clinical information systems

• Experience writing Service Level Agreements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required to verify any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

Skilled worker applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance is available here.

How to Apply

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