Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Business Manager

The closing date is 01 October 2025

Job summary

The postholder will be responsible for the development, coordination and delivery of a diverse range of management and delivery priorities within the portfolio of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Some of the priorities are closely linked and impact other portfolios of work across the executive group, and alongside corporate deputies and therefore will require significant skills in influencing and delivering projects working at a senior level in a matrix and highly complex environment.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be accountable for delivering key pieces of work that contribute directly to the delivery of the Trust's strategy and plans. This will include:

o Supporting delivery of the innovation domain of the Research and Innovation Plan

o Working to support the CMO in providing professional leadership to a community of medical leaders inside the directorate and beyond in our care groups and directorates

o Ensuring that the directorate delivers on basic operational expectations including those in relation to people, risk and financial management

o Collaborating closely with senior leaders in the Nursing and Facilities, and PPT, directorates so that an integrated approach to governance is achieved

o Working to support risk management and corporate governance structures led within corporate assurance

o Connecting the work of medical education, and the governance thereof, with wider educational work at the Trust led through other teams

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

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0637

Job locations

Woodfield House

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


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 / Experience

Essential

  • Postgraduate degree in relevant subject at Masters level or equivalent appropriate experience
  • Significant experience of managing complex projects
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of the components of clinical governance and assurance functions
  • Experience of working across agency and organisational boundaries
  • Senior management experience in a complex organisation
  • Experience in multi-agency working

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to design and develop systems to manage information across a system, including retrieval and triangulation
  • Expert level knowledge across the range of the quality and patient safety agenda underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
  • Expert knowledge of legislation and government guidance for the quality and patient safety agenda
  • Ability to design and develop systems to manage information across a system, including retrieval and triangulation
  • Critical appraisal and analytical skills
Person Specification

Qualifications / Experience

Essential

  • Postgraduate degree in relevant subject at Masters level or equivalent appropriate experience
  • Significant experience of managing complex projects
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of the components of clinical governance and assurance functions
  • Experience of working across agency and organisational boundaries
  • Senior management experience in a complex organisation
  • Experience in multi-agency working

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to design and develop systems to manage information across a system, including retrieval and triangulation
  • Expert level knowledge across the range of the quality and patient safety agenda underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience
  • Expert knowledge of legislation and government guidance for the quality and patient safety agenda
  • Ability to design and develop systems to manage information across a system, including retrieval and triangulation
  • Critical appraisal and analytical 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Woodfield House

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

Woodfield House

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Employer's website

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Medical Officer

Dr Diarmid Sinclair

elaine.wainwright@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£55,690 to £62,682 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-CP-0637

Job locations

Woodfield House

Tickhill Road Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN


Supporting documents

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