Job summary
Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
RDaSH is seeking expressions of interest for an experienced, forward-thinking leader to take on the role of Community Development Director. This is a pivotal opportunity to lead a Trust-wide community redesign programme spanning children's services, community health, and adult and older adult mental health.
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Executive, senior operational leaders, and system partners, the postholder will drive a complex, multi-year transformation aligned to the Trust's strategic promises. The role will lead programme governance, oversee multi-million-pound budget realignments, and shape new neighbourhood models that place service users, carers, and communities at the centre of change.
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who can demonstrate:
o Extensive operational leadership experience within NHS community or mental health services
o Evidence of delivering large-scale change, programme management, and redesign in complex systems
o Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including co-production with people with lived experience
o Knowledge of primary care-led NHS developments, neighbourhood models, and digital transformation
o A values-driven leadership style that is compassionate, collaborative, and improvement-focused
Main duties of the job
- Work with the Trust Chief Executive, and his team, to ensure that the development of local plans within care groups and directorates are fit for purpose against wider plans of the Trust, place and national policy direction.
- Lead a well-paced plan for change for community services across mental health, physical health, and children's services
- Ensure alignment with an ambitious use of technology not only as an access enabler for patients but as a treatment modality in selected cases
- Operate as a key storyteller and explainer to disparate audiences outside the Trust on how RDaSH's promises and changes are progressing: this will include patient groups, primary care colleagues, local authority partners, and commissioners
Interviews for this post will take place on 19th December
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
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
- educated to degree level (ideally in a leadership related discipline)
- relevant master's degree or equivalent experience
- evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- extensive (demonstrable experience) in healthcare management experience in an operational setting
- clear evidence of strategic leadership in a healthcare setting, including in an off-line role
- o recent management of community-based NHS services (demonstrable experience)
- evidence of project and programme management abilities and delivery
- evidence of delivering in an ambiguous operating environment
Knowledge
Essential
- understanding of primary care led NHS and the direction of travel of national policy
- strong local knowledge of RDaSH operating environment within South Y and North L
- understanding of the purpose and detail of the Trust's strategy including our 28 promises
Desirable
- o knowledge of specialisation/generalism in healthcare, and debates within that
Skills
Essential
- ability to achieve results to a defined and required pace
- engaging style able to curate the contributions of others
- understanding of programme delivery models
- Board level drafting skills
Desirable
- strong communication / presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- educated to degree level (ideally in a leadership related discipline)
- relevant master's degree or equivalent experience
- evidence of continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- extensive (demonstrable experience) in healthcare management experience in an operational setting
- clear evidence of strategic leadership in a healthcare setting, including in an off-line role
- o recent management of community-based NHS services (demonstrable experience)
- evidence of project and programme management abilities and delivery
- evidence of delivering in an ambiguous operating environment
Knowledge
Essential
- understanding of primary care led NHS and the direction of travel of national policy
- strong local knowledge of RDaSH operating environment within South Y and North L
- understanding of the purpose and detail of the Trust's strategy including our 28 promises
Desirable
- o knowledge of specialisation/generalism in healthcare, and debates within that
Skills
Essential
- ability to achieve results to a defined and required pace
- engaging style able to curate the contributions of others
- understanding of programme delivery models
- Board level drafting skills
Desirable
- strong communication / presentation 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.
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).
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.
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).
