Rotherham Care Group, Matron to Acute Directorate

The role is a permanent Matron position within the Acute Directorate of Rotherham Care Group, based at Swallownest Court on Aughton Road in Sheffield. It covers leadership of Adult Mental Health, Crisis Services and Older People Services across the acute directorate. The post is central to shaping safety culture and leading teams in delivering therapeutic, high-quality care in line with NHS governance standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering psychological safety, supporting staff to raise concerns, and driving continuous improvement in service delivery through effective risk management and leadership.

Applicants must hold current registration as a Registered Nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) and demonstrate extensive senior clinical experience with proven managerial or advanced practice skills in a transferable healthcare setting. Essential experience includes leading teams, managing budgets, staffing rosters, and participating in change management or serious incident investigations. A degree-level professional knowledge base, supplemented by postgraduate training, is required, with a desirable Masters qualification or management certification. Strong interpersonal abilities, resilience, and the capacity to influence across all levels are critical, alongside recent inpatient experience and a solid understanding of patient safety frameworks. The role offers a salary of £57,528 to £64,750 per annum under the Agenda for Change terms, with flexible working arrangements available. Applications must be submitted by 14 October 2026 via the original advert, with no reapplication needed from previous candidates.