Job summary We hope you are considering joining Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). We are striving to be different and working hard to become a community powered NHS organisation; to be able to significantly transform patient outcomes and ceaselessly tackle health inequalities. This is an exciting time and a real chance for you t o help shape what we do and be part of our ambitions. We recently launched our ambitious five-year strategy. You would join a team that is shaping up to support that ambitious and radical five-year strategy. That strategy will put the communities that we serve at the very heart of our Trust. https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/publications/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-2028/ We have 5 Clinical Care Groups, each with a Care Group Director and Senior Leadership Quad (SLT). We are seeking to recruit a 12-month fixed term (maternity cover) for our Rotherham Care Group Director. You will have day-to-day responsibility for everything within the Care Group, developing the Directorate leadership and leading the Senior Leadership Team. This role is part of the wider Clinical Leadership Executive which influences the wider Trust decision making. You will be a good partner; work well with others; a community and patient advocate and seek to collectively making a difference. We are looking for a colleague who is strongly focused on improving care, expects and strives for excellent performance and a track record of delivery. Main duties of the job Responsible for the Care Group Delivery against the objectives and promises of the 2023-2028 Trust Strategy, and its associated plans Accountable for developing and delivering strategy, promoting innovation and supporting operational excellence. Responsible for ensuring progress against deliverables across all directorates within the Care Group, taking account of complex operational agendas, strategic objectives and robust business planning. Provide expert strategic and policy advice and guidance across the Care Group. Lead an effective multi professional leadership team to best support colleagues working within the Care Group Ensure that service delivery within the Care Group is typically consistent across the organisation, supporting variation only where it is warranted Foster a culture across all directorates that promotes openness and inclusion where colleagues feel confident to raise issues and understand how to escalate concerns. 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://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8d Salary £88,168 to £101,677 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 376-RCG-0526-A Job locations Swallownest Court Aughton Road Rotherham 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 Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent A/C level of experience of working at a senior level in a relevant area. Educated to master's level or equivalent Minimum 4 years' experience of staff Management. Desirable Show a high level of understanding and experience in the NHS commercial development. Person Specification Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent A/C level of experience of working at a senior level in a relevant area. Educated to master's level or equivalent Minimum 4 years' experience of staff Management. Desirable Show a high level of understanding and experience in the NHS commercial 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT Address Swallownest Court Aughton Road Rotherham S26 4TH Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)