Employer: Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Head of Service
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £76,965 – £88,682 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Job Summary
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is offering an exciting opportunity for a Head of Service within the Acute and Community Directorate. The position calls for a compassionate, dynamic, and experienced leader who can drive continuous improvement, support change, and manage complex environments.
The successful candidate will lead the delivery of high-quality mental health care in Sheffield and play a key role in the Trust’s ongoing journey of improvement and transformation.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will:
Join a directorate leadership structure, working closely with the Clinical Director, Head of Nursing, and other Allied Health Professional leaders.
Hold responsibility for the performance and operation of the Acute and Community Directorate.
Collaborate with senior leaders to align priorities, promote innovation, and ensure efficient resource management.
Provide visionary and motivational leadership to colleagues and partners.
Address complex or contentious matters with resilience and positivity.
Oversee a diverse portfolio of inpatient and community services, each led by a General Manager.
Support the Senior Head of Service in working with local authorities and system stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
About Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible care to the people it supports. Staff, carers, and families come from diverse backgrounds and bring valuable expertise and perspectives to the Trust’s mission.
The organisation is committed to staff wellbeing, development, and career progression. Opportunities include training, apprenticeships, placements, and research involvement. The Trust prides itself on making a meaningful difference to people’s lives every day.
Job Description and Responsibilities
The Head of Service will:
Provide strategic and operational leadership for multiple service lines.
Ensure delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality care.
Promote collaborative working across the directorate and wider system.
Support governance, performance management, and continuous service improvement.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Recognised management qualification or equivalent experience.
Evidence of continued professional development.
Desirable:
Professional qualification (e.g., RMN, CQSW, Psychology, OT).
Knowledge & Skills
Essential:
Strong understanding of NHS and Social Care policies related to mental health.
Knowledge of governance and regulatory requirements.
Ability to set clear targets, motivate staff, and delegate effectively.
Strong IT and information management skills.
Awareness of mental health commissioning arrangements and national priorities.
Experience
Essential:
Proven experience managing multiple mental health services.
Successful track record leading multi-professional teams.
Skilled in expressing complex issues clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Experience of managing change and financial resources.
Strategic visioning and workforce planning expertise.
Desirable:
Experience in innovative service provision.
Other Requirements
Essential:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyse complex issues and communicate effectively.
Driven, passionate, and motivated to make a difference.
Able to work under competing demands and manage resources effectively.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship are welcome. Applicants should refer to the UK Visas and Immigration website for full guidance.
Applicants who have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in another country over the past 10 years must present a criminal record certificate from each country.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please visit the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
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