Job Summary
- Acute All Age Mental Health Inpatient Services, Doncaster
- Band 6 (Registered Mental Health Nurse - RMN)
- Deputy Ward Manager/Clinical Lead
- 1 x Full time Permanent post: Cusworth Ward
- Rotational Shift Pattern
We are looking to recruit a potential senior nurse leader to join our innovative management team in Doncaster, as part of our staffing structure review. We have 46 beds distributed over 3 wards, including our 6-bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
We want to hire someone who can demonstrate convincing clinical leadership skills at this level and who is committed to furthering their professional development. We see our service as a genuine specialism, and this post forms part of our plan to provide career progression alongside continuous service improvement.
You'll have the scope to complement and support our innovative leadership team. Recent inspirational quality enhancements include embedding the principles of the Safe Wards model to inform clinical practice and upskilling nurses to provide psychologically informed patient interventions.
Main Duties of the job
You must be a qualified RMN, able to demonstrate related learning beyond registration and be prepared to continue enhancing your clinical skills. It is important that you have an understanding of multidisciplinary service provision and the challenges that people with acute mental health issues face, along with the staff who support them. We want to hire someone who is passionate about mental healthcare, with a strong conviction for recovery-focused practice and possesses communication skills of the highest calibre. You must show that you are caring and compassionate with a desire to safely manage your staff team for the benefit of our patients in an effective and efficient way. You must have an excellent understanding of risk assessment and management and how to work within professional boundaries. Our service is challenging, stimulating, diverse and very rewarding.
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
Details
Date posted: 24 November 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 376-DCGM-0243-A
Job locations
Cusworth Ward
Tickhill Road Site
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Job Description
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 is a high amount of applications
Experience
- Demonstrable post-registration experience working with adults with mental health needs.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team in a clinical leadership role
- Experience in using psychological and acute interventions with up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Highly developed clinical reasoning skills.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in clinical risk assessment and management
- Managerial experience
Essential Skills / Knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable effective leadership skills
- Proven ability in the application of PBS plans and attendant risk assessments, and care planning
- Ability to work, motivate, manage and support a multidisciplinary team
- Understanding of the 1983 Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Care Act
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize
- Ability to interpret research and apply it to practice
- Ability to supervise and motivate others.
Essential Training and Qualifications
- RMN (current NMC registration)
- Mentor Preparation qualification or equivalent
- Evidence of continued professional and personal 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.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Cusworth Ward
Tickhill Road Site
Doncaster
DN4 8QN
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/
