Associate Director of Operations - Medicine

We are seeking an exceptional Associate Director of Medicine to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of clinical services.

As a key member of both the Care Group and Trust Senior Leadership Team, you will work in partnership with the Associate Medical Director and Associate Director of Nursing to lead the strategic and operational delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care. Together, you will drive performance, quality, and improvement across a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

You will be the senior operational leader for the Group of Directorates, with responsibility for performance, quality, finance, and workforce delivery. This includes meeting national and local targets, delivering productivity and efficiency plans, and developing robust business plans to support sustainable services.

This is a high-impact role for a confident leader who thrives in complexity, builds strong relationships, and delivers results at pace., Reporting into the Deputy Chief Officer , some of your responsibilities will include, patient-centred care

Place patients and families at the heart of decision-making

Promote care delivery as close to home as possible

Balance individual and population needs within available resources

Lead delivery of national targets and strive to exceed them locally

Drive continuous improvement through benchmarking and best practice

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.