The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Head of Nursing

The closing date is 19 July 2025

Job summary

37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday.

We are seeking a highly motivated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse leader.

Within Care Group Four (Community Care, Therapies and Dietetics, Imaging and Dental) we have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Nurse to assume the position of Deputy Head of Nursing. Our ideal candidate will serve as a positive role model, consistently embodying the Trust values and demonstrating a commitment to supporting and developing colleagues while providing the effective senior-level leadership required by this post.

Reporting directly to the Care Group Head of Nursing, this role encompasses oversight of a designated portfolio of clinical areas and staff, deputising for the Care Group Head of Nursing as needed, leading delegated projects within the Care Group, and contributing to the development and implementation of the Trust and Care Group nursing strategy.

Key responsibilities include supporting the Care Group Head of Nursing in the development and delivery of clinical services, upholding professional standards, and fostering nursing leadership across the Care Group.

The successful candidate will be a visible and influential Nurse leader, skilled in inspiring and motivating teams, collaborating with multidisciplinary colleagues, and cultivating robust professional networks.

Main duties of the job

Provide leadership for the teams within the Care Group, including Nursing, Allied Health professionals and administrative teams, maintaining a visible presence to support high quality, responsive services focused on patient need.
Work collaboratively with the Care Group Senior Leadership Team to efficiently manage assigned projects and meet targets within available resources.
Work with the Care Group Senior Leadership Team to maintain effective Care Group quality governance systems and processes.
Be accessible to patients, staff, and visitors to ensure quality and that the fundamentals of care are met.
Lead projects aimed at developing services within the Care Group to support the Care Group move to continuous improvement.
Support the Care Group Head of Nursing by providing professional leadership and monitoring of standards within the Care group.

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, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

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

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Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£62,215 to £72,293 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-05-095

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant proven experience at a senior nurse level (band 8 and above).
Significant proven post registration experience.
Experience of multi professional team working

Desirable

Record of successful change management.
Evidence of developing and introducing new methods of working, including monitoring and evaluating systems.
Experience of dealing with the safeguarding agenda.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse/ with current NMC registration
Evidence of post registration continuous professional development.
Evidence of an accredited management/leadership training or evidence of practical application at this level.
Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Health related subject.
Masters Level or currently studying towards

Desirable

Teaching qualifications
Management qualification

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant proven experience at a senior nurse level (band 8 and above).
Significant proven post registration experience.
Experience of multi professional team working

Desirable

Record of successful change management.
Evidence of developing and introducing new methods of working, including monitoring and evaluating systems.
Experience of dealing with the safeguarding agenda.

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse/ with current NMC registration
Evidence of post registration continuous professional development.
Evidence of an accredited management/leadership training or evidence of practical application at this level.
Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Health related subject.
Masters Level or currently studying towards

Desirable

Teaching qualifications
Management qualification

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.

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.