
Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Understanding of all national performance standards
- Knowledge
Good verbal and written skills, with experience of presenting to teams
- Knowledge
Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage priorities
- Knowledge
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Knowledge
IT Literate
- Knowledge
Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge
Familiar with imaging PACS and CRIS computerised systems
- Knowledge
Knowledge of Gynaecology, and procedures carried out in EPU/GAU and Gynaecology Outpatients
- Experience
Previous experience at Band 6 within Gynaecology
- Experience
Proven experience of managing a department/ward/unit
- Experience
Clinical experience within an outpatient setting
- Experience
Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising junior staff members in a clinical setting
- Education and Training
NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Education and Training
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Education and Training
Mentorship/teaching qualification
- Education and Training
Evidence of further study within Gynaecology
- Education and Training
Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS operating framework
- Knowledge
Knowledge of patient pathways and RTT
- Knowledge
Experience of budget management
- Experience
PDN experience
- Education and Training
CQI Practitioner
- Education and Training
Master's Degree or working towards
- Education and Training
Professional Nurse Advocate
Job overview
Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
The Gynaecology Unit Manager is responsible for providing visible clinical and operational leadership across Gynaecology Outpatients, the Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) and Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU). The post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, effective and patient-centred care whilst maintaining clinical standards, service efficiency and compliance with organisational objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and manage the nursing and support workforce, promote professional excellence through practice development, and drive continuous quality improvement through robust clinical governance processes.
They will act as a clinical expert and role model, supporting staff development, service innovation and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and exercise professional judgement whilst maintaining accountability for operational performance, workforce management, quality, governance and patient safety across Gynaecology Outpatients, EPU and GAU.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to full job description for outline of clinical, managerial and education/development responsibilities of this role.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Gynaecology Unit Manager with Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust in Dartford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Unit manager role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Sep 2026.
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