Band 8b Specialist Gynaecology Matron

Job overview

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced nurse leader to join our Women's Health leadership team as Specialist Gynaecology Matron.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, leading high-performing teams, and driving strategic service development across gynaecology services.

As the professional nursing leader for the service, you will provide visible, compassionate and inspirational leadership across a diverse portfolio including inpatient and outpatient gynaecology, emergency gynaecology, early pregnancy service, HIV, Sexual Helth and Sub-fertility. You will work closely with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care whilst supporting the Trust's strategic objectives.

We are looking for a motivated leader with a strong track record of operational management, quality improvement, workforce development and service transformation. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, the ability to influence at all levels, and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and excellence.

You will be responsible for driving clinical quality, patient safety and governance standards, whilst empowering and developing multidisciplinary teams to deliver the highest standards of care.

Main duties of the job

• Act as a role model for compassionate and inclusive leadership and take personal responsibility for obtaining feedback on self and ensuring all managers and staff within the directorate are trained in EDI.
• The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication.
• Ensure that there is a specific commitment to deliver equality and inclusiveness in all aspects of Service line activity including service provision and recruitment, development and management of staff.
• To provide expert nursing/midwifery and managerial resource to staff in designated service line.
• Responsible for the development of an open and engaging culture for staff, accelerating inclusivity / allyship and promoting a patient-centred and culturally sensitive approach to the delivery of patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.