Rotherham Care Group Director | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Overview We hope you are considering joining Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH). The Trust is striving to be different and working hard to become a community‑powered NHS organisation, focusing on significantly transforming patient outcomes and ceaselessly tackling health inequalities. This is really an exciting time and a real chance for you to help shape what we do and be part of our ambitions. We are progressing on our five‑year strategy and 28 Promises, launched in 2023. You would join a team that is driving this ambitious and radical strategy, which puts the communities we serve at the very heart of our Trust. Role Summary Rotherham Care Group Director is accountable for the day‑to‑day management of all clinical services within the group, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and the Board. The role is part of the Clinical Leadership Executive and works alongside four other Care Group Directors and the Deputy COO. You will provide leadership to adult mental health services for Rotherham, collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team, and partner with clinicians, especially medical colleagues including Primary Care. You are an excellent system partner, a community and patient advocate with a strong focus on delivery. Key Responsibilities Accountability for all operational aspects within the Rotherham Care Group. Lead and develop the directorate, ensuring effective and safe clinical services. Positively influence patient flow and deliver on large‑scale change. Maintain strong partnership relationships with community voices and those with lived experience. Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and other Care Group Directors. Qualifications and Experience Significant experience of operationally managing and improving clinical service delivery. Strong and demonstrable leadership and clinical engagement skills. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality written material. Ability to lead and deliver on large‑scale change. Sharp analytical skills and a data‑driven mindset. A record of delivering on performance, safety & quality and financial sustainability. Ability to foster strong partnership relationships; also, with community voices & those with lived experience. Passionate about community‑powered services. Demonstrable ability to lead strategically across different services and systems. About the Trust Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employs around 4,000 talented colleagues who are highly 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 people, hosting a learning half‑day every month for our colleagues. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first‑class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Application Information 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 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 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. This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr