Job summary
Full time 37.5 Hours per week -We welcome applications from both registered Nurses and AHPs
This is a wonderful opportunity for a Deputy Head of Nursing to join Care Group One on a permanent basis and become part of a supportive, forward-thinking team. The role offers the chance to lead a varied and rewarding portfolio, including our state-of-the-art Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, purpose built Medical Same Day Emergency Care, Acute Medical Unit, Short Stay Unit, Frailty, Healthcare of Older People and Stroke Services.We are looking for a compassionate, experienced and inclusive leader who enjoys working with others, thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to improving patient pathways, strengthening quality and supporting teams to provide the best possible care. In this important role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across these services, help shape future developments and make a positive difference to patients, families, colleagues and the wider community.
Main duties of the job
You will help create a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver consistently high standards of care. Through visible, credible and professional nursing leadership, you will have direct line management responsibility for a team of Matrons and will work closely with the Head of Nursing, Deputy Head of Nursing, General Manager, Deputy General Manager and Divisional Director to support safe, effective and responsive services.You will lead the quality and governance agenda, including CQC readiness, people management and continuous improvement across your portfolio.The successful applicant will be a confident, approachable and engaging communicator who can support people through change, bring colleagues together and clearly share our ambition to become an outstanding trust. By encouraging fresh thinking and working collaboratively with teams, you will help shape services that provide excellent, compassionate care for the local community we serve.
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 ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
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
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility.GOV.UK www.gov.uk
All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Details
- Date posted: 14 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 8b
- Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9165-26-02-047A
- Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person specification
Knowledge
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 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
Experience
Essential
- Significant proven experience at a senior nurse level (band 8 and above)
- Significant proven post registration experience including experience in community settings.
- Experience of multi professional team working
- Record of successful change management
Desirable
- Record of dealing with highly complex, emotive and sensitive information
- Evidence of developing and introducing new methods of working, including monitoring and evaluating systems
- Experience of dealing with the safeguarding agenda
Registration
Essential
- Registered General Nurse/ with current NMC/HCPC registration
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Health related subject
- Evidence of post registration continuous professional development
- Evidence of an accredited management/leadership training or evidence of practical application at this level
- Masters Level or currently studying towards or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Teaching qualifications
- Management qualification
- Experience in Medicine
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This advert is for Deputy Head of Nursing with The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust in Rotherham, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £66,582 to £77,368 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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