Service Manager in Doncaster

Job summaryIn Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) we are a little bit different and working hard to change to be a community powered NHS organisation. As an organisation, we strive todeliver high-quality, person-centred services, ensuring that everyone accessing support receives the right care at the right time.We are looking for aService Manager to shape the future and lead the delivery of our Learning Disabilities and Forensics Directorate. This is a diverse portfolio of services which span across the organisational footprint of Doncaster, Rotherham and North Lincolnshire.AsService Manager, you will play a pivotal role inensuring our portfolio of services are delivered in line withstrategic direction whilst ensuring alignment with ourorganisational vision and priorities.This role offers the opportunity toshape service delivery, to ensure that individuals receive the highest standard of care and support.For further information or an informal conversation regarding this job please contact Sally Brice, Deputy Care Group Director.Main duties of the jobThe Service Manager is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day delivery of designated clinical services and ensuring that those teams are performing in terms of patient outcomes, metrics, measures and targets. They are also accountable for making sure that the Trust's strategy is executed locally and that standards of safety are maintained at all times.The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care that is consistent with the values of the organisation. About usRotherham 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: find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: main terms and conditions of service can be found here: posted08 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number376-DCGM-0368Job locations2 Jubilee CloseTickhill Road Site, BalbyDoncasterDN4 8QHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the roleWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the roleWe reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applicationsPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalentDesirablePost-qualification specialist training in relevant subject.
Experience
EssentialExperience as a manager in a care settingExperience of leading a teamExperience of financial and substantial change management.Recent demonstrable success in influencing and contributing to successful service redesignExperience of developing effective team working with multi-disciplinary teams.Experience of exercising effective, results orientated leadershipDemonstrable evidence of sound financial planning and HR management.
Knowledge
EssentialMust understand the background and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for RDaSH.An appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care, the ICB and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
Skills
EssentialDeveloped communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situationsAbility to communicate with clinical, academic and all levels of staff effectively.Appreciation of the specific communication and leadership challenges for statutory providers in working with the voluntary sector and other community leadersAnalytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in a clear concise manner.Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate conclusionsDeveloped critical thinking skillsDeveloped ability to influence others.Ability to demonstrate a high level of leadershipCommitment to self-directed learning and development.Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines.Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issuesDesirableAbility to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement.Demonstrates sound judgement decision making, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriateWell developed ability to draft and write persuasively for a range of audiences, both internal and external.Understanding of community based asset development and working in collaboration with non statutory partners.
Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalentDesirablePost-qualification specialist training in relevant subject.
Experience
EssentialExperience as a manager in a care settingExperience of leading a teamExperience of financial and substantial change management.Recent demonstrable success in influencing and contributing to successful service redesignExperience of developing effective team working with multi-disciplinary teams.Experience of exercising effective, results orientated leadershipDemonstrable evidence of sound financial planning and HR management.
Knowledge
EssentialMust understand the background and aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for RDaSH.An appreciation of the relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care, the ICB and individual provider and commissioning organisations.
Skills
EssentialDeveloped communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult situationsAbility to communicate with clinical, academic and all levels of staff effectively.Appreciation of the specific communication and leadership challenges for statutory providers in working with the voluntary sector and other community leadersAnalytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data from a wide range of sources and present in a clear concise manner.Ability to analyse numerical and written data, assess options and draw appropriate conclusionsDeveloped critical thinking skillsDeveloped ability to influence others.Ability to demonstrate a high level of leadershipCommitment to self-directed learning and development.Ability to work on own initiative and organise workload, allocating work as necessary, working to tight and often changing deadlines.Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issuesDesirableAbility to provide and receive, convey and present highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information to large groups, responding openly to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement.Demonstrates sound judgement decision making, seeking advice as necessary from more senior management when appropriateWell developed ability to draft and write persuasively for a range of audiences, both internal and external.Understanding of community based asset development and working in collaboration with non statutory partners.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).Employer detailsEmployer nameRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFTAddress2 Jubilee CloseTickhill Road Site, BalbyDoncasterDN4 8QHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFTAddress2 Jubilee CloseTickhill Road Site, BalbyDoncasterDN4 8QHUnited KingdomEmployer's website