About this role
Job summary
Support the Service Manager in delivering service aims and objectives through delegated responsibilities and deputising as required. Assist with the effective day-to-day management of the team, including workforce planning, staff supervision, leadership and mentorship. Promote high standards of infection prevention, patient care and environment, while fostering strong relationships with patients, carers and stakeholders to address concerns and support partnership working.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include managing the day-to-day operation of the ward, department or team, promoting a person-centred and inclusive culture of care. Lead effective communication between staff, patients, carers and partner agencies, ensuring barriers to understanding are addressed. Hold responsibility for delegated budgets, oversee procurement in line with Trust procedures, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to support safe, high-quality service delivery.
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://www.rdash.nhs.uk/about-us/getting-involved/work-with-us/
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
- Relevant health/social care Degree or equivalent
- Professional registration
Experience
Essential
- Significant post-registration experience within Adult Mental Health
- Demonstrable management/supervisory experience
- Experience of working within a multi disciplinary team
- Provide evidence of maintaining and monitoring standards which have enhanced the patient/client experience of care
- Provide evidence of continuous personal and professional development
- Presentation skills
- Ability to understand and translate national policy and guidelines for use within the team and the Trust
- Leadership skills, able to model high quality care
- Ability to effectively manage an operational team to ensure positive outcomes for Service users
- Ability to recognise barriers to communication
- Ability to work with other disciplines and recognise their role
Knowledge
Essential
- Good skills in risk assessment and managerial processes
- Able to use Trust IT systems to effectively input and communicate information
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of using clinical tools to evaluate care
Skills
Essential
- Have effective communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full
- Ability to influence and manage change, including the promotion of evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Good personal and time management
- Evidence of good communication skills and innovation
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
Forest Gate, Tickhill Road
Forest Gate
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)