Gynaecology Matron: Strategic Nursing Leader

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Staff development

Clinical governance

Communication

Education

NMC registration

First level degree or equivalent

Teaching experience

Teaching qualification

Job description

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