About this role
Job summary
Come and join our newly created High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit (HDRU) within our trust's wider mental health care provision.
The HDRU for Mental Health provides specialised care prioritising rehabilitation and trauma-informed approaches. Our unit serves as a critical step in the continuum of mental health care, offering a safe, supportive environment where patients can gain a greater understanding of their individual needs, regain functioning and prepare for successful transition into their local communities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Matron to help shape the future and lead delivery of our service. As a key member of the directorate leadership team, you will have an integral role in managing the day-to-day operations of the service and to work externally with partners both within the NHS and private providers. If you are a strong leader with experience of managing diverse teams and resource to improve patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you. You will need to have a proven track record of accomplishment in service improvement and innovative practice to continue to drive the agenda forward.
You'll play an active role in shaping our research agenda. We support staff to publish, present at conferences, and collaborate with internal and external research partners.
For further information please contact Meagan McNaney - Care Group Nurse Director via her PA on 03000 215006
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 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
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
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 Phoenix Ward
Tickhill Road Site, Tickhill Road
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)