Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Rotherham Care Group, Acute Directorate for a Matron.

The post is currently available to cover areas across Adult Mental Health, Crisis Services and Older People Services . The Acute Matron post is an essential role in promoting leadership across our Acute Directorate.

We are currently seeking confident, proactive professional leaders who will contribute to our vision for the future of the Acute Directorate. Managerial experience and an understanding of leading and managing a service is an essential part of the role. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills that will enable them to challenge, motivate, influence and inspire colleagues at all levels.

We welcome applications from new candidates; however, previous applicants need not reapply.

Please contact Meagan McNaney [RCG Nurse Director], via Laura Charlesworth on 03000 215444

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and compassionate leader with values and behaviours that inspire high standards of care and pride in the profession.

In conjunction with the Care Group senior leadership team, the postholder will create a positive safety culture, where the environment is collaboratively crafted, created, and nurtured so that everybody (individual staff, teams, patients, families, and carers) can flourish to ensure the best, safe, quality care by:

1. Continuous learning and improvement of safety risks

2. Supportive, psychologically safe teamwork

3. Enabling and empowering speaking up by all

The post holder, will demonstrate highly visible leadership, be responsible for the delivery of safe and therapeutic care, using an effective governance framework within a defined set of teams or/and ward team areas. In line with 'The Matron's Handbook. NHS Updated July 2021.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0751-B

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification or equivalent.
• Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience.

Experience

Essential

• Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferable clinical setting.
• Management/leadership experience as ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee.
• Working knowledge of HR processes, performance management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills.
• Involvement in Change Management processes.
• Undertake Management/Serious Incident investigation.
• Participated in audit/research, education programmes or teaching.
• Recent experience in an inpatient setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Quality Improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group.
• Demonstrable knowledge of risks management and risk registers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet high service standards of quality and safety
• Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks
• Determination, perseverance, and personal resilience
• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.

Desirable

• Well-developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience. Desirable Masters level qualification or equivalent. Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience. Experience Essential Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferable clinical setting. Management/leadership experience as ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee. Working knowledge of HR processes, performance management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills. Involvement in Change Management processes. Undertake Management/Serious Incident investigation. Participated in audit/research, education programmes or teaching. Recent experience in an inpatient setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Quality Improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group. Demonstrable knowledge of risks management and risk registers. Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group. Skills Essential Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet high service standards of quality and safety Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks Determination, perseverance, and personal resilience Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area. Desirable Well-developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Clinical Lead will provide strong clinical leadership and professional oversight within learning disability services, ensuring that people receive safe, effective, person-centred and evidence-based care.

The post holder will lead and support the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality clinical practice, promote positive health and wellbeing outcomes for people with learning disabilities, and ensure that care is delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, professional standards, organisational policies and best practice guidance.

The Clinical Lead will act as a senior clinical resource for staff, providing advice, supervision, coaching and support, while contributing to service development, quality improvement and clinical governance.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an inspiring and compassionate Clinical Lead Nurse to work across our Community Learning Disability Services in Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire. This is an exciting leadership role for an experienced Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) who is committed to delivering excellent care and driving meaningful change for people with learning disabilities.

Working closely with community nursing teams, Health Action Teams and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will be the professional nursing lead across all three services. You will champion best practice, support and develop staff, and provide expert clinical leadership for people with complex needs. A central focus of the role will be improving physical health outcomes, reducing health inequalities and ensuring that people with learning disabilities are able to access the same high-quality healthcare as everyone else.

We are seeking someone with the credibility, experience and enthusiasm to inspire others and influence change. You will be passionate about improving lives, confident in leading services across organisational boundaries, and committed to ensuring that the voices of people with learning disabilities remain at the heart of everything we do.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of community learning disability nursing across Rotherham, Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0357

Job locations

Barnard Court Health Centre

Old Courts Road

Brigg, North Lincs

DN20 8JD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered RNLD/RNM professional with current registration with the appropriate professional body
• Degree level qualification in a relevant health profession.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to learning disabilities and leadership.
• Mentorship, practice supervision or assessor qualification, or willingness to achieve.

Desirable

• Quality Improvement, Coaching or Leadership qualification.
• Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed practice or related specialist areas.
• Registered Non-Medical Prescriber (V300 independent/supplementary prescriber qualification

Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of managing a complex caseload
• Significant post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities
• Comprehensive knowledge of learning disability services and best practice.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, consent, deprivation of liberty safeguards and best interest decision-making.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults procedures and responsibilities.
• Understanding of health inequalities affecting people with learning disabilities and approaches to address these.
• Knowledge of current NHS priorities, national guidance and relevant legislation relating to learning disability services.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary team roles and partnership working.
• Experience of managing and supporting complex clinical cases involving multiple health, behavioural, psychological and social needs.
• Experience of risk assessment, care planning, safeguarding and clinical decision-making in complex situations.
• Experience of working in partnership with families, carers and external agencies.

Desirable

• Experience in a senior clinical role.
• Experience of working across community learning disability services.
• Experience of supporting health action planning and reducing health inequalities.
• Knowledge of the Learning from Lives and Deaths (LeDeR) programme.

Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment, formulation and care planning skills.
• Ability to provide expert clinical advice and guidance in complex and high-risk situations.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals with learning disabilities, families, carers and professionals.
• Ability to adapt communication methods and promote reasonable adjustments.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyse information and use evidence to inform clinical practice.
• oAbility to contribute to audits, investigations, service evaluations and quality improvement activity.

Desirable

• Advanced presentation and training skills.
• Experience of chairing meetings or leading professional forums.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered RNLD/RNM professional with current registration with the appropriate professional body Degree level qualification in a relevant health profession. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) relevant to learning disabilities and leadership. Mentorship, practice supervision or assessor qualification, or willingness to achieve. Desirable Quality Improvement, Coaching or Leadership qualification. Training in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), trauma-informed practice or related specialist areas. Registered Non-Medical Prescriber (V300 independent/supplementary prescriber qualification Knowledge Essential Experience of managing a complex caseload Significant post-registration experience working with people with learning disabilities Comprehensive knowledge of learning disability services and best practice. Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, consent, deprivation of liberty safeguards and best interest decision-making. Knowledge of safeguarding adults procedures and responsibilities. Understanding of health inequalities affecting people with learning disabilities and approaches to address these. Knowledge of current NHS priorities, national guidance and relevant legislation relating to learning disability services. Understanding of multidisciplinary team roles and partnership working. Experience of managing and supporting complex clinical cases involving multiple health, behavioural, psychological and social needs. Experience of risk assessment, care planning, safeguarding and clinical decision-making in complex situations. Experience of working in partnership with families, carers and external agencies. Desirable Experience in a senior clinical role. Experience of working across community learning disability services. Experience of supporting health action planning and reducing health inequalities. Knowledge of the Learning from Lives and Deaths (LeDeR) programme. Skills Essential Strong clinical assessment, formulation and care planning skills. Ability to provide expert clinical advice and guidance in complex and high-risk situations. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and influence others. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals with learning disabilities, families, carers and professionals. Ability to adapt communication methods and promote reasonable adjustments. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyse information and use evidence to inform clinical practice. oAbility to contribute to audits, investigations, service evaluations and quality improvement activity. Desirable Advanced presentation and training skills. Experience of chairing meetings or leading professional forums.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Barnard Court Health Centre

Old Courts Road

Brigg, North Lincs

DN20 8JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Barnard Court Health Centre

Old Courts Road

Brigg, North Lincs

DN20 8JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Post Incident Response Service Opportunity -Expression of Interest:

The RDaSH Post Incident Response Service is part of the Trauma and Resilience Service within the Psychological Professions and Therapies Care Group.

Expressions of interest are being sought in the first instance from colleagues currently working in a band 7 or above position who are passionate about advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion within the NHS.

Role Overview:

o Position: Secondment Opportunity, Agenda for Change Band 7.

o Time Commitment: 2 days (15 hours per week)

o Purpose: To work alongside the existing Post Incident Response Service team to support members of staff and leadership following challenging incidents and events in the workplace.

o Offers opportunities for the successful candidate to develop foundational consultancy skills whilst being supported to access further qualifications and training in this area.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

o Provide 1:1 and group support to staff following incidents such as:

o Discrimination

o Patient or staff safety incidents

o Cumulative effects of organisational change, loss, or other challenging events

o Support leadership to understand the impact of these incidents, including recognising the ripple effects incident can have on team dynamics

o Contribute to initiatives that strengthen staff wellbeing and actively promote inclusivity

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0758

Job locations

Trauma & Resilience Service

Rise House , Vicarage Lane

Rotherham

S65 1AA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Clinical Psychology: Post-graduate training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.
• HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist
• Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist: Post-graduate training. Registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council or Association of Child Psychotherapists.
• Social worker: postgraduate training
• Mental health nursing: postgraduate training.
• Occupational Therapist: postgraduate training

Experience

Essential

• Hold a core professional qualification as a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist within a designated service including a wide variety of client groups
• Experience of holding responsibility within a defined professional role, including care coordination, leadership, or equivalent responsibilities
• Demonstrable interest in staff wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, or organisational dynamics
• Professional liaison and joint working skills with multi-agencies
• Teaching, training, clinical supervision
• Research and development
• Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence- based practice relevant to the role
• Risk assessment, Safeguarding procedures and Trauma Informed Approaches
• Clinical experience of complex trauma

Desirable

• Clinical governance/involvement in the systems that healthcare organisations use to continuously improve quality.
• Awareness of psychological models of distress as relevant to systems of work

Skills

Essential

• Communicate and receive complex, emotive, sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people
• Undertake work and liaise with multiple clinical and non-clinical systems
• Ability to develop and foster a consultative stance
• Provide effective teaching and training with leaders, managers and supervisors and teams when required
• Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for staff exposed to highly distressing situations
• Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work.
• Compliant with Mandatory Training
• Demonstrate effective keyboard skills
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional training settings.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Clinical Psychology: Post-graduate training in clinical psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS. HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist: Post-graduate training. Registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council or Association of Child Psychotherapists. Social worker: postgraduate training Mental health nursing: postgraduate training. Occupational Therapist: postgraduate training Experience Essential Hold a core professional qualification as a Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Social worker, Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist within a designated service including a wide variety of client groups Experience of holding responsibility within a defined professional role, including care coordination, leadership, or equivalent responsibilities Demonstrable interest in staff wellbeing, trauma-informed practice, or organisational dynamics Professional liaison and joint working skills with multi-agencies Teaching, training, clinical supervision Research and development Active participation in quality and service improvement initiatives Knowledge Essential Evidence- based practice relevant to the role Risk assessment, Safeguarding procedures and Trauma Informed Approaches Clinical experience of complex trauma Desirable Clinical governance/involvement in the systems that healthcare organisations use to continuously improve quality. Awareness of psychological models of distress as relevant to systems of work Skills Essential Communicate and receive complex, emotive, sensitive information effectively, to a wide range of people Undertake work and liaise with multiple clinical and non-clinical systems Ability to develop and foster a consultative stance Provide effective teaching and training with leaders, managers and supervisors and teams when required Identify, provide and promote appropriate interventions / means of support for staff exposed to highly distressing situations Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms within own work. Compliant with Mandatory Training Demonstrate effective keyboard skills Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional training settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Trauma & Resilience Service

Rise House , Vicarage Lane

Rotherham

S65 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Trauma & Resilience Service

Rise House , Vicarage Lane

Rotherham

S65 1AA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Ward Manager (Band 7)

St John's Hospice, Doncaster37.5 Hours per Week

Lead compassionate care. Inspire a dedicated team. Make a lasting difference.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join St John's Hospice as our Ward Manager.

This is a rewarding leadership role within a highly respected specialist palliative and end of life care service, where you will have the opportunity to influence patient experience, develop staff and shape the future of hospice care. You will lead a committed nursing team delivering outstanding, person-centred care to patients and those important to them during some of life's most significant moments.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will provide visible clinical and operational leadership, ensure safe, effective and compassionate care whilst fostering a positive culture of learning, development and continuous improvement.

Why join us?

At RDaSH, we are committed to creating services that are compassionate, inclusive and focused on delivering the highest standards of care. As Ward Manager, you will be supported by experienced clinical and operational leaders and will have opportunities for professional development, innovation and service improvement.

If you are an enthusiastic leader who wants to make a meaningful difference to patients, families and carers whilst developing your career in specialist palliative care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide professional, managerial and robust clinical leadership to a

specified ward area. The post holder is responsible for promoting and assuring robust risk

assessment and management processes and will manage within the constraints of the

identified budget as directed by the Service Manager.

The post holder will actively support and participate in the integration of a whole system

approach with multidisciplinary working at all times and will perform delegated duties on

behalf of the Service Manager in their absence.

The post holder will ensure everyone, including staff, patients and visitors, has their right to

be treated with respect and have their values and beliefs maintained, ensuring that they are

treated in such a way that maintains their privacy and dignity.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-PHN-0323

Job locations

St Johns Hospice

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8JS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Relevant Postgraduate qualification in a subject relevant to the area of practice
• Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Leadership or management qualification.
• Degree qualification in a subject relevant to the area of practice

Experience

Essential

• Post-registration experience of palliative and end of life care
• Experience of working in an inpatient ward area
• Working collaboratively with Patients and their families/carers
• Providing Management supervision.
• Developing practice standards
• Quality improvement activities
• Leadership or management experience at minimum of a Band 6 role
• Staff management experience

Desirable

• Project and change management
• Inter-agency and partnership working
• Delivering training and education to multi professional groups
• Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and community settings
• Experience of undertaking or participating in research
• Evidence of financial management

Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical knowledge to degree level - or equivalent in own area of specialist practice
• Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients within Palliative care
• Previous Management experience
• Principles of change management
• Principles of project management the field of practice, regionally and nationally
• Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Capacity Act.
• Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice
• Clinical Governance and its application in practice.
• Understanding and keeping up to date with research in specific area of expertise
• The Trust's Quality
• Improvement system (QIS) - within agreed timescale
• Good knowledge of record keeping principles

Skills

Essential

• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and motivational skills
• Demonstrate effective communication, organisational and administrative skills
• Write reports.
• Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings
• Standard keyboard skills

Desirable

• Teaching, education and presentation skills
• Project or change management skills
• Advanced communication skills training.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse (Adult) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Relevant Postgraduate qualification in a subject relevant to the area of practice Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent) Desirable Leadership or management qualification. Degree qualification in a subject relevant to the area of practice Experience Essential Post-registration experience of palliative and end of life care Experience of working in an inpatient ward area Working collaboratively with Patients and their families/carers Providing Management supervision. Developing practice standards Quality improvement activities Leadership or management experience at minimum of a Band 6 role Staff management experience Desirable Project and change management Inter-agency and partnership working Delivering training and education to multi professional groups Experience of working within a range of services, including inpatient and community settings Experience of undertaking or participating in research Evidence of financial management Knowledge Essential Clinical knowledge to degree level - or equivalent in own area of specialist practice Extensive knowledge of current issues relating to health needs of patients within Palliative care Previous Management experience Principles of change management Principles of project management the field of practice, regionally and nationally Working knowledge of the legal framework and statutory obligations under the Mental Capacity Act. Detailed understanding of Safeguarding and its application in practice Clinical Governance and its application in practice. Understanding and keeping up to date with research in specific area of expertise The Trust's Quality Improvement system (QIS) - within agreed timescale Good knowledge of record keeping principles Skills Essential Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Demonstrate leadership qualities and motivational skills Demonstrate effective communication, organisational and administrative skills Write reports. Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings Standard keyboard skills Desirable Teaching, education and presentation skills Project or change management skills Advanced communication skills training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Johns Hospice

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

St Johns Hospice

Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8JS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Laurel Ward is a specialist older adult inpatient service providing high-quality assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for individuals with functional mental health conditions and organic presentations, including dementia.

The Charge Nurse will provide visible clinical leadership during shifts, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centred care for older adults with complex mental health and physical health needs. The post-holder will act as a role model, support junior staff, and contribute to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, safety, and therapeutic engagement.

Working closely with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team, the Charge Nurse will support the coordination of daily ward activity, uphold governance standards, and ensure that the ward environment promotes dignity, safety, and compassionate care in line with the Trust's values and RDaSH's 28 Promises.

Main duties of the job

• To lead shifts and oversee day-to-day clinical activity, ensuring safe staffing, effective delegation, and clear communication.
• To support the Ward Manager in maintaining high standards of clinical care, documentation, and evidence-based practice
• To provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and support to junior nursing staff and healthcare assistants.
• To ensure robust risk assessment and management for older adults with cognitive impairment, frailty, and complex mental health needs.
• To contribute to safeguarding processes, MCA/DoLS compliance, and Mental Health Act responsibilities.
• To work collaboratively with MDT colleagues, families, carers, and external agencies to support assessment, treatment, and safe discharge planning.
• To participate in audits, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives aligned to service priorities.
• To maintain a safe physical environment through regular checks, ligature audits, and prompt reporting of estates issues.
• To uphold Trust policies, CQC standards, and clinical governance requirements.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

08 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-0251-A

Job locations

Great Oaks Inpatient Unit

97 Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)
• Mentorship/ Practice Assessor qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of Post-Registration study at Level 6
• Leadership or Management Training
• Training in dementia care, frailty, or older adult mental health

Experience

Essential

• Significant post-registration experience in mental health
• Experience working with older adults, dementia, or organic mental health
• Experience leading shifts or supervising staff
• Experience managing complex clinical risk
• Experience contributing to audits, governance, or QI projects

Desirable

• Experience in inpatient mental health settings

Knowledge

Essential

• In-depth understanding of older adult mental health
• Knowledge of dementia, frailty, and organic presentations
• Understanding of safeguarding legislation
• Knowledge of MCA, DoLS, and Mental Health Act
• Understanding of CQC standards and inpatient regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of clinical governance and incident management

Desirable

• Understanding of evidence-based interventions for older adults

Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage complex risk and make sound clinical decisions
• Effective problem-solving and prioritisation
• High standard of clinical documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
• Ability to support and supervise junior staff
• IT literacy and ability to use electronic patient systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC) Mentorship/ Practice Assessor qualification Desirable Evidence of Post-Registration study at Level 6 Leadership or Management Training Training in dementia care, frailty, or older adult mental health Experience Essential Significant post-registration experience in mental health Experience working with older adults, dementia, or organic mental health Experience leading shifts or supervising staff Experience managing complex clinical risk Experience contributing to audits, governance, or QI projects Desirable Experience in inpatient mental health settings Knowledge Essential In-depth understanding of older adult mental health Knowledge of dementia, frailty, and organic presentations Understanding of safeguarding legislation Knowledge of MCA, DoLS, and Mental Health Act Understanding of CQC standards and inpatient regulatory requirements Knowledge of clinical governance and incident management Desirable Understanding of evidence-based interventions for older adults Skills Essential Strong clinical leadership skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage complex risk and make sound clinical decisions Effective problem-solving and prioritisation High standard of clinical documentation Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines Ability to support and supervise junior staff IT literacy and ability to use electronic patient systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks Inpatient Unit

97 Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Great Oaks Inpatient Unit

97 Ashby High Street

Scunthorpe

DN16 2JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This really is an exciting time to join the Psychosis team, we have recently reviewed the community directorate and have undergone a community remodel. The Psychosis Team includes 4 pathways: Assertive Outreach, Psychosis, Early Intervention in Psychosis, and At Risk Mental State. This role will primarily be within the psychosis pathway. We are seeking individuals who are highly motivated, who ideally have experience of working with individuals with a range of mental health problems, particularly with psychosis.

We offer strong clinical support, supervision and multidisciplinary teamwork. We pride ourselves on being a supportive team that welcomes innovation.

The Trust has a well-established appraisal and supervision structure and actively encourages continual professional development.

The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (some flexibility required) and excluding bank holidays. Due to the large geographical area of North Lincs, it is essential that applicants are able to efficiently and effectively move around the area to deliver the interventions in a timely manner

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our team as a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse. The right candidate will be enthusiastic and a highly organised mental health professional who is able to provide high quality nursing care, assessment and treatment.

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive Community Mental Health Nursing Service across a whole range of clients experiencing mental ill health within the psychosis pathway. The service will be delivered in collaboration with representatives from other agencies and therefore the ability to work independently and with partner agencies is essential.

It is essential that applicants can demonstrate post registration experience as an RMN, which may include inpatient and community settings.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-NLTT-0274

Job locations

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN
• Professional experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of MDT working
• Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care.
• Experience of assessing and managing risk
• Working with the MHA and MCA Experience of working in a community service

Desirable

• -Experience of working with statutory and non-statutory agencies.
• -Experience of working at Band 6 level
• -Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision
• Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach
• Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care
• Excellent report-writing skills IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team
• -Excellent assessment skills- communication skills, establishing a rapport, focusing on gathering pertinent information, probing questions and ability to assimilate within your mental health knowledge to agree an appropriate outcome and plan
• -Completing robust, initial risk assessments and ability to review historic risk
• -Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning
• -Understanding of local Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• -Ability to prioritise workload when conflicting demands are made

Desirable

• -Skills in CBT
• -Ability to work in a changing environment
• -Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health -
• -Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice

Qualifications

Essential

• -Current registration as a level one Mental Health nurse/RMN
• Evidence of post registration training and experience
• -Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role

Desirable

• Non-medical Prescriber
• -Counselling qualification
• -Venepuncture qualification
• -ECG application qualification
• -PSI Training

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• -Access to transport with the ability to travel within the geographical work area
• oOpen, transparent and values
• oProgressive
• oEmpowering and Supportive of Staff
• oCaring, Safe, Reliable and Passionate

Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable post registration experience as an RMN Professional experience of working in mental health services Experience of MDT working Skills in coordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care. Experience of assessing and managing risk Working with the MHA and MCA Experience of working in a community service Desirable -Experience of working with statutory and non-statutory agencies. -Experience of working at Band 6 level -Experience of delivering evidence-based treatments Knowledge Essential Ability to use initiative and work without immediate supervision Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for mental health services, particularly the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act & NICE Guidelines. Ability to demonstrate an understanding, empathic approach Skills in co-ordinating and planning interagency approaches in mental health care Excellent report-writing skills IT skills Ability to work as part of a multiprofessional team -Excellent assessment skills- communication skills, establishing a rapport, focusing on gathering pertinent information, probing questions and ability to assimilate within your mental health knowledge to agree an appropriate outcome and plan -Completing robust, initial risk assessments and ability to review historic risk -Understanding of the importance of user/carer involvement in care planning -Understanding of local Safeguarding policies and procedures. -Ability to prioritise workload when conflicting demands are made Desirable -Skills in CBT -Ability to work in a changing environment -Knowledge and understanding of the roles of other professionals working within mental health - -Ability to elaborate on the translation of personal and professional skills into practice Qualifications Essential -Current registration as a level one Mental Health nurse/RMN Evidence of post registration training and experience -Willingness to undertake additional training relevant to the role Desirable Non-medical Prescriber -Counselling qualification -Venepuncture qualification -ECG application qualification -PSI Training Skills and Abilities Essential -Access to transport with the ability to travel within the geographical work area oOpen, transparent and values oProgressive oEmpowering and Supportive of Staff oCaring, Safe, Reliable and Passionate

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Elizabeth Quarter

High Street

Scunthorpe

DN15 6SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Rotherham Care Group, Acute Directorate for a Matron.

The post is currently available to cover areas across Adult Mental Health, Crisis Services and Older People Services . The Acute Matron post is an essential role in promoting leadership across our Acute Directorate.

We are currently seeking confident, proactive professional leaders who will contribute to our vision for the future of the Acute Directorate. Managerial experience and an understanding of leading and managing a service is an essential part of the role. Applicants should have excellent interpersonal skills that will enable them to challenge, motivate, influence and inspire colleagues at all levels.

Please contact Meagan McNaney [RCG Nurse Director], via Laura Charlesworth on 03000 215444

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and compassionate leader with values and behaviours that inspire high standards of care and pride in the profession.

In conjunction with the Care Group senior leadership team, the postholder will create a positive safety culture, where the environment is collaboratively crafted, created, and nurtured so that everybody (individual staff, teams, patients, families, and carers) can flourish to ensure the best, safe, quality care by:

1. Continuous learning and improvement of safety risks

2. Supportive, psychologically safe teamwork

3. Enabling and empowering speaking up by all

The post holder, will demonstrate highly visible leadership, be responsible for the delivery of safe and therapeutic care, using an effective governance framework within a defined set of teams or/and ward team areas. In line with 'The Matron's Handbook. NHS Updated July 2021.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-RCG-0751-A

Job locations

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience.

Desirable

• Masters level qualification or equivalent.
• Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience.

Experience

Essential

• Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferable clinical setting.
• Management/leadership experience as ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee.
• Working knowledge of HR processes, performance management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills.
• Involvement in Change Management processes.
• Undertake Management/Serious Incident investigation.
• Participated in audit/research, education programmes or teaching.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Quality Improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group.
• Demonstrable knowledge of risks management and risk registers.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group.

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet high service standards of quality and safety
• Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks
• Determination, perseverance, and personal resilience
• Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area.

Desirable

• Well-developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience. Desirable Masters level qualification or equivalent. Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience. Experience Essential Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferable clinical setting. Management/leadership experience as ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee. Working knowledge of HR processes, performance management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills. Involvement in Change Management processes. Undertake Management/Serious Incident investigation. Participated in audit/research, education programmes or teaching. Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Quality Improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group. Demonstrable knowledge of risks management and risk registers. Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group. Skills Essential Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet high service standards of quality and safety Able to self-start, lead and complete complex tasks Determination, perseverance, and personal resilience Access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area. Desirable Well-developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Swallownest Court

Aughton Road

Sheffield

S26 4TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)