Band 7 - Professional Development Nurse, Gynae and Gynae-oncology

West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an Educational Lead for Gynaecology. The successful candidate will lead education and training across Gynaecology and Gynae-oncology services. This full-time position requires strong leadership skills and experience in Women’s Health. Apply now to be part of an organization focused on innovation and excellent patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership qualities with relevant experience in Women’s Health.
• Ability to coordinate and manage education and training across gynaecology services.
• Experience in developing education programs for nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and maintain education and training for nursing staff across Gynaecology.
• Review the Continuing Professional Development agenda to meet educational needs.
• Oversee the induction of new members and support their role.

Skills

Leadership

Women's Health Experience

Education Program Development

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Due to the ongoing development of the nursing team within gynaecology an exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time position for an Educational Lead for Gynaecology.

This successful candidate will be responsible for the organisation and provision of gynae education to staff across Gynaecology, gynae-oncology services as well as the gynae inpatient areas where gynae patients are admitted such as Elizabeth Ward and the Emergency Department (ED).

Interviews will be held on 23 October 2025. With excellent leadership qualities and relevant experience in Women’s Health you will have responsibility for the co-ordination and management of education and training across gynaecology.

You will facilitate and support the gynaecology nursing team in ambulatory and inpatient settings to ensure the provision of research-based nursing care for benign gynaecology and gynae-oncology.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.

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Responsibilities

• The post holder will lead, develop and maintain all education and training for nursing staff across all Gynaecology and Gynae-oncology services.
• Review of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) agenda to meet staff educational needs, ensuring they have the necessary skills to accompany service development.
• Oversee the induction of new members to ensure they are fully supported to begin their role.
• Provide specialist nursing expertise to facilitate and support the education and training of all nursing staff across the gynaecology services (including Elizabeth Ward).
• Through clinical supervision be a visible leader and a role model, ensuring that all staff uphold the Trust values and high standards of practice and care through education and training.
• Work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, and liaise with external parties, to identify areas of improvement and replicate good practices.
• Develop an ongoing program of specialist training and education for nurses across the gynaecology services (including Elizabeth Ward) and other areas that may benefit (ED and theatres).

Qualifications/Requirements

• Excellent leadership qualities with relevant experience in Women’s Health.
• Ability to coordinate and manage education and training across gynaecology services, including ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Experience in developing education programs and facilitating professional development for nursing staff.

Additional Information

Advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025.