Job summary
Gynaecology is unique to other specialities as it encompasses emergency care, surgical care, medical care and oncology care. NUH gynaecology provides a tertiary service for a number of subspecialties and there is also a large community gynaecology service. In addition gynaecology supports maternity services by caring for early pregnancy complications under 20 weeks.
Gynaecology sits within the Reproductive Health Directorate as part of the Family Health Division.
The Matron for Early Pregnancy, Fertility, and Emergency Gynaecology will provide strong clinical leadership within the services and be highly visible and accessible to patients.
Leading by example he/she will drive up standards of clinical care and have the authority to get the essential components of care right for patients - clean wards and departments, quality care, ensuring patients are treated with dignity and respect, resolving problems for patients and relatives and ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the services.
In undertaking the duties for this post the post holder must comply with the NMC - 'The Code'.
This role is based at QMC site.
Main duties of the job
Supporting the Lead Nurse for Reproductive Services and the Divisional Leadership Team the post holder will have operational responsibility for ensuring the delivery of clinical quality standards, patient safety and the overall patient experience in the division, providing professional leadership, advice and support for the Division to ensure there is consistency of practice, high standards of care with a strong patient safety focus.
About us
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and full responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and full responsibilities.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Registered Nurse
- First degree or equivalent in health related subject
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course
- Management qualification or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting.
- Significant post registration experience including management and leadership experience
- Able to provide specialised advice concerning patient care
- Knowledge of budgets/financial control
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
- Ability to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Experience of audit and audit tools
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-disciplinary team.
Planning & Organisanisation
Essential
- Understanding of proactive performance management within a large clinical area
- Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service.
- Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities
Physical Skills
Essential
- IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Registered Nurse
- First degree or equivalent in health related subject
- ENB 998 or equivalent teaching course
- Management qualification or relevant experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading and delivering programmes of change within an acute NHS setting.
- Significant post registration experience including management and leadership experience
- Able to provide specialised advice concerning patient care
- Knowledge of budgets/financial control
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
- Ability to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
Analytical & Judgement
Essential
- Excellent problem solving skills using team when appropriate
- Experience of audit and audit tools
- Able to present and receive complex information within the multi-disciplinary team.
Planning & Organisanisation
Essential
- Understanding of proactive performance management within a large clinical area
- Ability to plan strategies which impact positively across the service.
- Demonstrates strong organisational skills and abilities
Physical Skills
Essential
- IT skills to manage and report on complex performance management information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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).