Dependency Rehabilitation Unit Service Manager

High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit Service Manager

The closing date is 02 March 2026

Come and join our newly created High Dependency Rehabilitation Unit (HDRU) within our trust's wider mental health care provision.

The HDRU for Mental Health provides specialised care prioritising rehabilitation and trauma‑informed approaches. Our unit serves as a critical step in the continuum of mental health care, offering a safe, supportive environment where patients can gain a greater understanding of their individual needs, regain functioning and prepare for successful transition into their local communities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Service Manager to shape the future and lead delivery of our service. As a key member of the directorate leadership team, you will have an integral role in managing the day-to-day operations of the service and to work externally with partners both within the NHS and private providers. If you are a strong leader with experience of managing diverse teams and resource to improve patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

You will need to have a proven track record of accomplishment in service improvement and innovative practice to continue to drive the agenda forward.

You’ll play an active role in shaping our research agenda. We support staff to publish, present at conferences, and collaborate with internal and external research partners.

For further information please contact Sally Blackett - Care Group Deputy Director via her PA on

The 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.

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 dedicated to the development of 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:

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on You Tube to find out more:

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

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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

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Post-qualification specialist training in relevant subject

• Experience as a manager in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a team
• Experience of financial and substantial change management.
• Recent demonstrable success in influencing and contributing to successful service redesign
• Experience of developing effective team working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience of exercising effective, results orientated leadership.
• Demonstrable evidence of sound financial planning and HR management

• Must understand the background and A/I aims of current healthcare policy and appreciate the implications of this for RDaSH
• An appreciation of the relationship between the Department A/I of Health and Social Care, the ICB and individual provider and commissioning organisation
• Developed communication skills with the ability to communicate on highly complex matters and difficult…