Safer Staffing Lead and NHSP Relationship Manager

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

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Job summary

A great opportunity has arisen for senior and highly experienced leader who is innovative and personally motivated to work with a range of clinical staff working in different roles; care group leader's; corporate leader's and several multi-professional. The role will focus upon safe staffing leadership and partnership working contributing to safe and effective clinical care.

The post holder will be responsible for the oversight, application and improvement of Safer Staffing across all clinical services within RDaSH. This requires close monitoring and support for our Clinical Care Groups in terms of Trust compliance with the National Quality Board: Developing Workforce Safeguards (2018) and other national workforce plans and agendas.

The post holder will provide specialist Safer Staffing training, advice and leadership to support staff in the delivery of Safer Staffing in accordance with Trust Safer Staffing policies. In this the post holder will exhibit and enable strong leadership and strengthen the Safer Staffing contribution to the quality and safety agenda in theTrust.

The post holder will be required to be highly visible and operate flexibly within the Safer Staffing team structure to ensure that a comprehensive service is provided,and when necessary to act up and deputise for the Promises and Quality Manager.

Main duties of the job

To support rollout of Safer Staffing initiatives and projects across clinical services to ensure that the Trust is complying with national Safer Staffing requirements. Act as a role model and clinical expert within the specialty of Safer Staffing.Support the Trust in the development, review and implementation of Safer Staffing strategies. To work autonomously and on occasions and seek to develop collaborative relationships with key colleagues in RDaSH and partner organisations.To participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the bi-annual Safer Staffing board report.To contribute to the review and development of policies/protocols relating to Safer Staffing.Provide expert specialist advice and clinical support to a range of Trust staff on Safer Staffing.To develop and lead on projects that capture and support patient and carer feedback and satisfaction in relation to Safer Staffing to help inform the wider Safer Staffing strategy. To help support the Trust wide rollout of workforce tools in both inpatient and community settings (e.g. the MHOST for inpatient services)

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 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://ptracaccpublic.blob.core.windows.net/docs-employer/340/2515/Main_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0560-A

Job locations

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation

Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Hospital, Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Nursing qualification at Level 6
  • Experience at Senior Level
  • Masters level qualification or evidence working towards/evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to masters level

Desirable

  • Understanding of Nursing Workforce
  • Experience of workforce planning
  • Safer Staffing Fellowship
  • Project Management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Professional Nursing qualification at Level 6
  • Experience at Senior Level
  • Masters level qualification or evidence working towards/evidence of equivalent knowledge and experience to masters level

Desirable

  • Understanding of Nursing Workforce
  • Experience of workforce planning
  • Safer Staffing Fellowship
  • Project Management

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).

Additional information

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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation

Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Hospital, Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation

Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Hospital, Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Quality and Promises

Paula Rylatt

p.rylatt@nhs.net

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0560-A

Job locations

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation

Woodfield House, Tickhill Road Hospital, Weston Road, Balby

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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