Rotherham Care Group, Matron to Acute Directorate
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Sheffield, S26 4TH
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Rotherham Care Group, Acute Directorate for a Matron. The post is currently available to cover areas across ...
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.
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
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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