Job Description

The NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Paediatrics and Child Health (HRC-PCH) is a UK-wide initiative launched in April 2024 to drive innovation in paediatric health technologies for children and young people aged 0-25. Backed by 3 million in funding, we're one of 14 national HealthTech Research Centres advancing research and commercialisation of new technologies.
We're looking for someone to lead a portfolio of HealthTech Research projects across our devolved UK network. You will ensure effective planning, risk management, and delivery of research aligned with our strategic themes.
About You:
Experienced in managing complex, multi-agency research projects
Educated to degree level in a science/biomedical discipline
Project Management qualification (PRINCE / Agile)
Background in research, healthcare, NHS or academic environments
Skilled in communication, coordination, and workload prioritisation
Familiar with budget oversight and operational processes
Travel is required - your role will involve travel across 4+ UK sites for meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagement.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the HRC PCH Head of Operations, your responsibilities will include:
Project Management: Lead the implementation of paediatric HealthTech projects--developing plans, risk registers, performance tracking, and reporting systems.
Research & Funding Support: Coordinate research programmes and assist with funding applications and progress reports.
Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships across NHS, academia, and industry; coordinate meetings, workshops, and communications.
Executive Support: Provide administrative and operational support to Centre leadership, including diary management, meeting prep, and internal coordination.
Operational Systems: Develop SOPs, maintain secure data systems, and support business planning.
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 -- 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
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
38,682 to 46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
425-25-7292821
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is 12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is 12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate and equivalent level of experience
• Evidence of on-going professional training
• Project Management qualification (PRINCE / Agile)

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects involving inter-agency working
• Experience of project management in complex organisations
• Experience of providing executive administrative support, arranging meetings, organising events and comprehensive minute taking
• Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information

• The development and organisation of research projects
• Managing internal team budgets
• Event planning / management

• Awareness of data protection, research ethics and governance processes
• Ability to analyse data and information, identifying trends and anomalies
• Ability to develop, maintain and update information systems and produce reports, including academic writing
• Ability to create and refine administrative processes and standard operating procedures
• Excellent administrative and customer service skills and understanding of how to handle sensitive information and correspondence
• Excellent IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to create reports and presentations, able to present data in meaningful and engaging ways
• Ability to prioritise and solve problems working with colleagues to find solutions
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to competently prepare reports, business cases and presentations
• Competently manage own workload and work autonomously. Draft communications and manage calendars for senior executives
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all levels and both internally and externally
• Communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of seniority

• Knowledge of tech or medtech sector as a desirable
• Knowledge of medtech regulation

• Adaptable to change and highly flexible to support the changing needs of the organisation
• Access to transportation to travel around the UK wide HRC PCH network
• High attention to detail and working in an organised manner
• Ability to manage multiple relationships with key stakeholders

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate and equivalent level of experience
• Evidence of on-going professional training
• Project Management qualification (PRINCE / Agile)

• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects involving inter-agency working
• Experience of project management in complex organisations
• Experience of providing executive administrative support, arranging meetings, organising events and comprehensive minute taking
• Experience of managing sensitive and confidential information

• The development and organisation of research projects
• Managing internal team budgets
• Event planning / management

• Awareness of data protection, research ethics and governance processes
• Ability to analyse data and information, identifying trends and anomalies
• Ability to develop, maintain and update information systems and produce reports, including academic writing
• Ability to create and refine administrative processes and standard operating procedures
• Excellent administrative and customer service skills and understanding of how to handle sensitive information and correspondence
• Excellent IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace to create reports and presentations, able to present data in meaningful and engaging ways
• Ability to prioritise and solve problems working with colleagues to find solutions
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) in order to competently prepare reports, business cases and presentations
• Competently manage own workload and work autonomously. Draft communications and manage calendars for senior executives
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues at all levels and both internally and externally
• Communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels of seniority

• Knowledge of tech or medtech sector as a desirable
• Knowledge of medtech regulation

• Adaptable to change and highly flexible to support the changing needs of the organisation
• Access to transportation to travel around the UK wide HRC PCH network
• High attention to detail and working in an organised manner
• Ability to manage multiple relationships with key stakeholders