The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Nurse Team Manager

The closing date is 24 November 2025

Job summary

Internal secondment opportunity

15 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Nurse Manager to join our Gynaecology team. This role leads the nurse-led Pregnancy Advisory Service (PAS) and Gynaecology Same Day Emergency Care (GSDEC), while supporting the inpatient Gynaecology Ward (B11) when required.

Youll need excellent communication skills, a passion for womens health, and experience across the Gynaecology specialty. Ward B11 is a busy 14-bed unit operating 24/7, alongside GSDEC, which runs MondayFriday, 8am5pm, providing urgent care for early pregnancy complications and acute gynaecological conditions. Compassion and sensitivity are essential in supporting patients during stressful times.

PAS offers confidential, nurse-led care for women considering termination of pregnancy, open MondayThursday, 8am6pm. We provide non-judgmental guidance and support to help women make informed decisions.

For questions or an informal visit, contact Leanne Hanson, Matron, on 01709 428196.

Main duties of the job

As Senior Nurse Manager, you will lead and manage the Pregnancy Advisory Service, GSDEC, and support Ward B11, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities include clinical leadership, operational oversight, and service development. You will mentor staff, maintain standards, and implement policies to ensure efficient patient flow and continuity of care.

Key duties:

Lead nursing teams and promote evidence-based practice. Oversee daily operations, including staffing, rotas, and resources.

Ensure timely admissions/discharges and effective bed management.

Manage budgets and ensure cost-effective resource use. Support staff development through supervision, appraisals, and training compliance.

Address performance issues and foster a positive team culture. Lead audits, drive improvements, and ensure infection control compliance.

Investigate complaints/incidents and share learning.

Maintain strong MDT communication and safeguard vulnerable patients.

Identify and mitigate clinical risks to ensure safe care delivery.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Secondment

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-10-004

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S602UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings.
Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management.
Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda.
Knowledge of national nursing agenda and application to role.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Able to lead, empower others and influence innovative practice and service development
Be a good role model

Planning and Organising

Essential

Ability to lead and deliver change programmes with a successful record of delivering challenging projects and programmes.

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical and managerial skills commensurate with the post.
Demonstrable in depth gynaecology experience at Band 6 level.
Leadership and management skills.

Desirable

Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives

Core Values

Essential

Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse 1st level with current NMC Registration
Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice
Professional and clinical competence

Desirable

Recognised leadership development training
Recognised management development
Appropriate clinical speciality qualification including sonography course

Communication and relationships

Essential

Must be able to demonstrate leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed skills.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Understands the concepts of clinical governance and shared governance including evidence based practice and critical appraisal of research findings.
Demonstrates knowledge of effective risk management.
Knowledge of current NHS issues including performance targets and the wider modernisation agenda.
Knowledge of national nursing agenda and application to role.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Able to lead, empower others and influence innovative practice and service development
Be a good role model

Planning and Organising

Essential

Ability to lead and deliver change programmes with a successful record of delivering challenging projects and programmes.

Experience

Essential

Able to demonstrate appropriate clinical and managerial skills commensurate with the post.
Demonstrable in depth gynaecology experience at Band 6 level.
Leadership and management skills.

Desirable

Experience of leading patient involvement/patient feedback initiatives

Core Values

Essential

Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with Trust Core Values

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse 1st level with current NMC Registration
Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
Evidence of on-going professional development in a recognised and appropriate nursing field of practice
Professional and clinical competence

Desirable

Recognised leadership development training
Recognised management development
Appropriate clinical speciality qualification including sonography course

Communication and relationships

Essential

Must be able to demonstrate leadership, vision, strategic thinking and planning with highly developed skills.

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.