AVT Operational and Implementation Lead

Employer Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Acute Site Town Sheffield Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

Fixed Term | 12 months

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Chief Operating Office and Digital Team as an AVT Operational Change and Implementation Lead, supporting the introduction of Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) across Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.

About You

• A post graduate qualification at master’s level or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through a combination of in-depth experience postgraduate or post registration study, research and/or courses.
• Experience of leading operational implementation of service change across clinical services Strong programme management skills including planning, risk management, dependency management and reporting.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex environment

Reporting into the Associate Director of Operations, some of your responsibilities will include:

To lead on work to introduce Ambient Voice Technology (AVT) at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

To redesign the way in which clinical documentation fits into the flow of care making it easier for the clinicians to focus on the patient throughout their consultation.

To work closely with clinical, digital and operational teams to shape how the new technology is adopted across the Trust.

To support colleagues in embedding new ways of working that increase efficiency and reduce the administrative burden.

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.

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

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