• Job Description

  Req#: C9165-25-06-070?language=en&page=561&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking to appoint an experienced General Manager to lead Care Group 3 (which includes Childrens services both acute and community, Maternity, Pharmacy, Outpatients, womens health and much more).

  You will report to the Director of Operations and the Care Group Director, working closely with the Chief Operating Officer to drive high standards of quality care. You will be part of the leadership team for the care group contributing to the ongoing ethos of delivering excellent care to our local community.

  Your leadership will contribute to the development and implementation of the Care Groups service strategy, annual plan and the day-to-day operational management to ensure the standards of clinical care, delivery of key performance indicators and continual development of improving productivity and efficiency. This post leads large and complex portfolios of services. The post holder will be pivotal in delivering national access standards.

  The role is aimed at experienced senior operational leaders in the NHS and who bring significant acute and community experience. We would like to hear from people operating at a senior level, as well as ambitious and experienced leaders who are ready for the next step forward in their careers, with a desire to be part of an exciting future facing organisation with an energy and passion to drive forward change.

  37.5 hours per week

  Main duties of the job

  You will be able to lead a clinical and non-clinical team with, courage and respect and drive with care for our patients and colleagues at the forefront of your approach.

  Working within the team of General Managers you will have a peer network for support, along with direction from the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Operations. Your input and skills will be essential in shaping the overall patient focused service that we are proud to deliver at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. Line management for the General Managers is via the Divisional Directors, (DD) but the successful applicant will be expected to manage the day-to-day operational service supporting the Care Group Director in developing strategy and improving services.

  The successful applicant will have demonstrable operational management experience extensive health care knowledge and experience the ability to manage complex organisations, and able to develop positive relationships across hierarchies and professions.

  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

  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. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 and band 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

  Details

  Date posted

  15 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8d

  Salary

  £91,342 to £105,337 a year Pro rata/per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9165-25-06-070

  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

  • Senior operational management experience (minimum of 5 years at middle manager/senior manager level), including significant budget and staff management experience.
  • Evidence of ability to lead successful change.
  • Evidence of significant project management experience.
  • Health service sector experience.
  • Experience of strategy development.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries
  • Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques
  • Professional registration with Chartered Management Institute

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Graduate level or equivalent academic or healthcare professional qualification
  • Evidence of continuing professional development demonstrating specialist knowledge of: Planning and performance management, Financial and resource management, Workforce planning and development

  Desirable

  • Masters degree or equivalent
  • Member of a clinical and/or management professional body

  Knowledge and skills

  Essential

  • Highly developed leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral
  • Strong relationship development and management skills with senior management, peers and senior clinical colleagues
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to develop and manage staff
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Standard keyboard skills
  • Robust NHS and health care knowledge

  Desirable

  • Coaching / mentoring experience/ skills

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Senior operational management experience (minimum of 5 years at middle manager/senior manager level), including significant budget and staff management experience.
  • Evidence of ability to lead successful change.
  • Evidence of significant project management experience.
  • Health service sector experience.
  • Experience of strategy development.

  Desirable

  • Experience of working across organisational boundaries
  • Knowledge of quality improvement tools and techniques
  • Professional registration with Chartered Management Institute

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Graduate level or equivalent academic or healthcare professional qualification
  • Evidence of continuing professional development demonstrating specialist knowledge of: Planning and performance management, Financial and resource management, Workforce planning and development

  Desirable

  • Masters degree or equivalent
  • Member of a clinical and/or management professional body

  Knowledge and skills

  Essential

  • Highly developed leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral
  • Strong relationship development and management skills with senior management, peers and senior clinical colleagues
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Ability to develop and manage staff
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Standard keyboard skills
  • Robust NHS and health care knowledge

  Desirable

  • Coaching / mentoring experience/ 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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

  Moorgate Road

  Rotherham

  South Yorkshire

  S60 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

  Moorgate Road

  Rotherham

  South Yorkshire

  S60 2UD

  
  

  Employer's website

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

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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