The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Head of Nursing

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

This post is 37.5 Hours PW

The Head of Nursing for Care Group 4 will provide senior professional nursing leadership across the Care Group, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, responsive and high quality care across Community Care, Therapies and Dietetics, Imaging and Dental Services. Reporting directly to the Care Group Clinical Director and General Manager, the post holder will work in close partnership with the Care Group leadership team to lead and support nursing services across all Care Group portfolios. The role will play a key part in driving service improvement, transformation and the delivery of high quality care for the population of Rotherham.The Head of Nursing is responsible for the professional leadership and oversight of nursing practice across a designated portfolio of services. The post holder will ensure that services are delivered in line with professional standards, regulatory requirements and Trust policies, and will contribute to the development and implementation of the Trust and Care Group nursing strategy.Key responsibilities include providing visible and credible nursing leadership, ensuring robust clinical governance arrangements, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting the development of nursing leadership and capability across the Care Group. For further information Dr Rod Kersh,Clinical Director r.kersh@nhs.netHelena Hague, PA helena.hague@nhs.net 01709 423184Claire Hudson, Deputy General Manager claire.hudson13@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

As Head of Nursing for Care Group 4, you will: Work as an inclusive and collaborative member of the Care Group 4 Triumvirate, contributing to the overall leadership, management and strategic direction of the Care Group. Support the General Manager in the delivery of services within a robust financial management framework, including the delivery of local and Trust wide Cost Improvement Programmes (CIP). Ensure that all relevant quality, safety and performance standards are consistently achieved and maintained across the Care Group. Lead and support the redesign and delivery of modern, patient focused services that meet the needs of the local population. Provide a visible and credible senior management presence across all services within the Care Group. Work closely with the Chief Nurse and Executive colleagues to deliver the Trusts corporate objectives and uphold the Trusts core values. Participate in and support the Trust Silver Command On Call rota, as required.The successful candidate will be an experienced and influential nurse leader with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues.

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

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£79,504 to £91,609 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-03-036

Job locations

Woodside Building

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

S60 2TY

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

Registration

Essential

Registered General Nurse/ with current NMC registration

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Health related subject
Masters Level or currently studying towards or equivalent experience

Desirable

Teaching qualifications
Management qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant proven experience at a senior community nurse level (band 8 and above)
Significant proven post registration experience including experience at ward manager level
Experience of multi professional team working
Record of successful change management
Record of dealing with highly complex, emotive and sensitive information

Desirable

Evidence of developing and introducing new methods of working, including monitoring and evaluating systems
Experience of dealing with the safeguarding agenda

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Sound knowledge of current nursing issues both nationally, regionally and locally
Evidence of working with external stakeholders
Understanding of the broad health and social care partnership arrangements including LSCB, LSAB, CCG, PHE etc
Evidence of commitment to Evidence Based Practice and a detailed awareness and understanding of clinical and corporate governance agenda with experience of developing healthcare governance systems
Evidence of safeguarding knowledge and skills for children young people and vulnerable adults
Knowledge of developments in healthcare which affect patient care.
Evidence of specialist knowledge in a particular area
Awareness of own limitations

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

Registered General Nurse/ with current NMC registration

Qualifications

Essential

Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Health related subject
Masters Level or currently studying towards or equivalent experience

Desirable

Teaching qualifications
Management qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant proven experience at a senior community nurse level (band 8 and above)
Significant proven post registration experience including experience at ward manager level
Experience of multi professional team working
Record of successful change management
Record of dealing with highly complex, emotive and sensitive information

Desirable

Evidence of developing and introducing new methods of working, including monitoring and evaluating systems
Experience of dealing with the safeguarding agenda

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Sound knowledge of current nursing issues both nationally, regionally and locally
Evidence of working with external stakeholders
Understanding of the broad health and social care partnership arrangements including LSCB, LSAB, CCG, PHE etc
Evidence of commitment to Evidence Based Practice and a detailed awareness and understanding of clinical and corporate governance agenda with experience of developing healthcare governance systems
Evidence of safeguarding knowledge and skills for children young people and vulnerable adults
Knowledge of developments in healthcare which affect patient care.
Evidence of specialist knowledge in a particular area
Awareness of own limitations

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.