Job summary In Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) we are a little bit different and working hard to change to be a community powered NHS organisation. Over the next five years we will use that difference to significantly transform outcomes and tackle health inequalities. This is why your skills could be just what we need, and why this might be the moment for you to join us, its exciting work. There is a real chance for you to help shape what we do and for you to achieve this with us. Our ambitious community powered 5-year strategy may be of interest to you: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/publications/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-2028/ We are keen to recruit an inclusive, compassionate and collaborative Medical Director into the Rotherham Mental Health Care Group. You will join a committed and motivated senior leadership team led by the Care Group Director. Joined by your clinical colleagues (Director of Psychological Professions and Nurse Director) you will create a positive safety culture along with a robust quality governance framework and actively lead and manage our medical workforce across the care group. We have a strong research culture which we would want senior colleagues to continue to foster. Please contact Julie Thornton to have an initial conversation and explore the various options available. You may also want to have a discussion with the Chief medical Officer which we can also arrange. Main duties of the job The Care Group is one of five other care groups which provide adult mental health, community physical health and children's physical and mental health services. You will be joining Medical Director peers in the other Care Groups. This role does not require you to have a specific clinical background, as a leadership and management post it allows those skills to be transferable regardless of your clinical experience. We are interested in the right person. The Medical Director has 4 PAs with it; but within the Care Group and wider organisation we have a range of clinical opportunities for the clinical PA's. There may also be opportunities in research and medical education and so would be interested in having a conversation about what your interest are to build a portfolio, alongside the Medical Director element. The Care Group Medical Director post is 0.4WTE as a stand-alone post. If you would like to have a discussion about how this role could be attached to one of our clinical vacancies to make the post full-time please contact Julie Thornton, Care Group Director on Julie.thornton1nhs.net About us Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 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://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Dependant on Experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-RMS-026-A1 Job locations Swallownest Court Aughton Road Sheffield S26 4TH Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent Current GMC Registration with a licence to practise Desirable Post graduate qualification in leadership and management. GMC registration without any restrictions. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB ChB or equivalent Current GMC Registration with a licence to practise Desirable Post graduate qualification in leadership and management. GMC registration without any restrictions. 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 Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)