Job summary
- Main area
- Matron to Acute Directorate
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent: On call requirements
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 376-RCG-0751
- Employer
- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Swallownest Court
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £57,528 - £64,750 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Rotherham Care Group, Matron to Acute Directorate
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
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:
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate specialist training and experience.
Desirable criteria
- Masters level qualification or equivalent.
- Management Qualification or equivalent level of experience.
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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 criteria
- Knowledge of policy drivers at national and local level as applicable to the care group.
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Well-developed self-awareness thorough 360 feedback or leadership development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Meagan McNaney
- Job title
- RCG Director of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Alternative Contact: Laura Charlesworth 03000 215444
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