Gynaecology Matron

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust seeks an experienced Gynaecology Matron to lead the Nursing and support teams within the Women’s and Children’s Division. You will provide visible clinical leadership across Gynaecology and HIV services, driving safety, quality and patient experience while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve services.

The role focuses on workforce development, recruitment and retention, education and professional development, and

Formación

• NMC registration is required.
• First level degree or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience is desirable.
• Teaching qualification is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Provide professional, clinical and operational leadership across Gynaecology and HIV services.
• Lead nursing and support teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
• Oversee workforce leadership, recruitment, retention and staff development.
• Lead governance processes, risk and incident management, complaints and quality improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Change management

Staff development

Clinical governance

Communication

Educación

NMC registration

First level degree or equivalent

Teaching experience

Teaching qualification

Descripción del empleo

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Gynaecology Matron

The closing date is 25 November 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated senior nurse to join the Women's and Children's Division as Matron for Gynaecology.

This role is ideal for a senior nurse leader passionate about delivering high-quality, safe and compassionate care. The successful candidate will provide visible clinical and professional leadership across Gynaecology and HIV services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive service improvement, enhance patient experience and support operational delivery.

As Matron, you will lead nursing and support teams, ensuring high standards of patient care, safety, governance and regulatory compliance. You will have responsibility for workforce leadership, staff development, quality assurance and patient experience, fostering a culture where staff feel valued and empowered to deliver excellent care.

Working as the Gynaecology senior leadership team, you will contribute to divisional objectives, risk management and service improvement programmes, while maintaining a strong presence within clinical areas.

We are seeking a dynamic leader with excellent communication skills, a proven track record of delivering quality improvements and the ability to inspire teams. You will be confident making complex evidence-based decisions, leading change and championing patient-centred care.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop strategic and operational leadership experience.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

The Matron for Gynaecology will provide professional, clinical and operational leadership across Gynaecology and HIV services, ensuring safe, effective and high-quality patient care. As a visible leader, the post holder will support staff, patients and families, promoting a culture of compassion, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The role will lead nursing and support teams, ensuring services are delivered in line with professional standards, Trust policies and national guidance. Working with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues, the Matron will support divisional objectives, service improvement and performance standards.

Key responsibilities include workforce leadership, recruitment, retention, staff wellbeing, education, training compliance and professional development. The post holder will lead governance processes, including risk and incident management, complaints, patient feedback, audit and quality improvement.

The Matron will ensure safe clinical environments, effective use of resources and improvements in patient outcomes and experience. The post holder will foster positive multidisciplinary relationships and participate in the senior nurse on-call rota, providing professional leadership and advice out of hours.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continued development of Gynaecology services.

Closing date of applications: 25th November 2026

Interview date: 9th December 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.

Job responsibilities

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI-generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on the Skilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

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Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications CPD Requirements

• NMC registration
• First level degree or equivalent level of experience
• Teaching Experience
• Teaching qualification

Experience & Knowledge

• Evidenced extensive clinical and managerial credibility and experience gained at charge nurse or equivalent level
• Demonstrable leadership and management skills
• Experience of leading and implementing change

Core Attributes

• Evidence of managing complex situations with competing priorities, using sound judgement to make difficult decisions while maintaining patient safety and experience.
• Evidenced ability to work collaboratively and strategically

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.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust