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

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused NHS organization in Rotherham is seeking a Care Group Director to oversee clinical services and lead adult mental health initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in operational management, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership and community partners to enhance patient outcomes and ensure effective service delivery. Joining us offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an ambitious strategy aimed at transforming healthcare delivery in the region.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing clinical service delivery.
• Ability to produce high quality written material.
• Strong analytical skills and performance delivery record.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for operational aspects within the Care Group.
• Lead and develop effective and safe clinical services.
• Influence patient flow and implement large-scale changes.

Skills

Operational management

Leadership and clinical engagement

Excellent communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Partnership relationship building

Job description

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.