Project Manager (SCYPHeR / R&I)

Job overview

Fixed Term (3 years) | Full Time

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our Research & Innovation Team at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in advancing child health research and innovation across South Yorkshire and beyond.

• Be part of a team leading commercial clinical trials and pioneering health technologies for paediatrics.
• Collaborate with partners including the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.
• Contribute to the journey towards the opening of the National Centre for Child Health Technology in 2026, coinciding with our Trust’s 150th anniversary.

• A degree in a relevant subject or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• PRINCE2 Foundation certification or equivalent project management expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders across internal and external networks.
• In-depth knowledge of SCYPHeR and other initiatives driving research and innovation at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality work under competing demands.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Associate Director for Research & Innovation, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Successfully manage and develop assigned projects relevant to the South Yorkshire Children and Young People Health Research (SCYPHeR) network
• Contribute to the wider Research & Innovation agenda at Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
• Enable connections locally and across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw, supporting change and building sustainable relationships.
• Drive collaboration in research and innovation to address the needs of children and young people in Sheffield and beyond.

Working for our organisation

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 — 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.

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.

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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.

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Person specification

Qualifications & Training

• Degree in relevant subject or similar equivalent demonstrable experience
• PRINCE2 Foundation training or equivalent project management experience

• Health professional qualification

Experience

• Experience of coordinating project / project management in complex organisations
• experience of working with senior professionals at Board / Exec Directors / Senior Management Level

• Experience of working with CYP
• System level work experience

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work accurately and to high standards, particularly where there are competing demands
• Ability to understand and manage resources and a budget
• Competent user of all microsoft packages, including project management software
• Ability to negotiate and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work accordingly
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to coordinate, prepare and deliver presentations and papers
• Skills in team based planning
• Strong interpersonal skills
• In depth knowledge of the local research landscape including SCYPHeR and the R&I programmes at SCH

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Self-motivated – uses own initiative and able to work independently / Can do attitude
• Team worker
• Tactful and diplomatic
• Resilient and adaptable to change
• Recognise the need to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to travel (to offsite meetings, etc.)

• Successful track record of engaging and influencing managers, clinicians, and other key stakeholders in relation to complex issues