Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional, dynamic, and compassionate Matron to provide visible, values-led leadership across our neurodiversity services.
This is a pivotal role focused on driving high standards of patient care, strengthening clinical governance, and supporting our teams to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred services.
As Matron, you will act as a key professional leader, championing patient safety and quality improvement, fostering positive cultures, and ensuring operational excellence within a fast-paced and highly rewarding environment.
We are looking for a motivated and inspirational leader who can bring expertise, resilience, and a strong commitment to quality care. You will be a registered nurse with current NMC registration and a non medical prescribing qualification (as there is a clinical element to the role). An experienced clinical leader with a strong track record of operational and governance responsibilities. Skilled in building relationships, influencing change, and supporting diverse teams. Confident in navigating complex situations, making evidence-based decisions, and maintaining a calm, solution focused approach. Passionate about delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate services.
We offer opportunities for leadership development and continued professional growth. Supportive senior leadership and collaborative MDT working. A chance to shape and influence service improvement across our neurodiversity pathways.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and compassionate leader with values and behaviours that inspire high standards of care and pride in the profession.
In conjunction with the Care Group senior leadership team, the postholder will create a positive safety culture, where the environment is collaboratively crafted, created, and nurtured so that everybody (individual staff, teams, patients, families, and carers) can flourish to ensure the best, safe, quality care by:
1. Continuous learning and improvement of safety risks
2. Supportive, psychologically safe teamwork
3. Enabling and empowering speaking up by all
The post holder, will demonstrate highly visible leadership, be responsible for the delivery of safe and therapeutic care, using an effective governance framework within a defined set of teams or/and ward team areas. In line with 'The Matron's Handbook. NHS Updated July 2021.
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 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
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
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing
- Evidence of relevant and transferrable post registration study
- Post registration specialist qualification of equivalent level of experience to Masters level
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferrable setting.
- Management/leadership experience as a ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee
- Working knowledge of HR processes, performance, management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills
- Involvement in Change management processes
- Undertake management/serious incident investigation
- Participated in audit/research education programmes or teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient safety, patient experience and quality improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy drivers at national level as applicable to the directorate and care group
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal and organisational skills
- Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet standards of service provision, and standards of quality and safety.
- Able to self start, lead and complete complex tasks.
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk management and risk registers.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Well developed self awareness through 360 feedback or leadership development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Current RGN RMN or RNLD Nursing
- Evidence of relevant and transferrable post registration study
- Post registration specialist qualification of equivalent level of experience to Masters level
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent level of experience
Experience
Essential
- Senior clinical nursing experience showing managerial or advanced practice skills in any transferrable setting.
- Management/leadership experience as a ward leader, team leader, deputy or trainee
- Working knowledge of HR processes, performance, management, budget management, staffing rosters and operational skills
- Involvement in Change management processes
- Undertake management/serious incident investigation
- Participated in audit/research education programmes or teaching
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of patient safety, patient experience and quality improvement theory as it applies to operational services in the care group
Desirable
- Knowledge of policy drivers at national level as applicable to the directorate and care group
Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Well developed interpersonal and organisational skills
- Track record of developing others, individuals and teams to meet standards of service provision, and standards of quality and safety.
- Able to self start, lead and complete complex tasks.
- Demonstrable knowledge of risk management and risk registers.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Well developed self awareness through 360 feedback or leadership development
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
