Matron - Gynaecology

We are excited to be able to offer a nine-month secondment as Gynaecology Matron, a pivotal new role within our nursing structure in Women’s Health as we continue to review our nursing workforce model. This is a Trust wide post with a purpose to support daily oversight of our service and provide leadership and support to our committed staff as we further progress our gynaecology services.

We deliver Hysteroscopy, Colposcopy, Myosure, Manual Vacum Aspiration, Cancer, Gynae Assessment Unit, Early Pregnancy and General Gynaecology Clinics and services which have grown in scope and continue to develop. You would work closely with the Clinical Lead for Gynaecology, Senior Operational Manager for Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lead Nurses for Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy and the Clinic Sisters who would be your direct reports. We do not have inpatient beds within the Family Care Group but collaborate closely with our surgical colleagues to ensure we are providing the best possible care for our patients

As Matron you will be supported by the Associate Chief Nurse, a background in Quality Improvement and leadership of services and people would be beneficial. We are looking for an experienced leader who will provide assurances to the Associate Chief Nurse on the quality aspects of care and manage the risks, workforce, infection prevention control, and running of the service with a focus of safety and quality and placing the patients experience as central to our vision. There is opportunity for quality improvement projects, maintaining staff morale, growing our next leaders, responding to Care Quality Commission recommendations and national and local guidance. Managing experienced teams to deliver the highest quality care for a large population in an aspirational and forward-thinking Trust.

We are a small team with a big vision and if you consider you have the skills, experience, can do attitude and passion for the role we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits

**We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including**:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

**A full description of the role is available in the attachment**: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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