Matron for Early Pregnancy, Fertility and Emergency Gynaecology - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

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    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.

    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