Gynaecology out-patients Nurse Manager

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking an experienced nurse manager to oversee Gynaecology Outpatient Services. The role involves clinical leadership, operational management, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care. Candidates should possess a strong nursing background, leadership experience, and relevant qualifications. The Trust offers opportunities for professional development in a progressive environment.

Qualifications

• Senior nurse with post-registration and specialty demonstrable experience.
• Proven evidence of taking charge of managing a clinic caseload.
• Demonstrable experience of research and audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical expertise and specialist advice to women accessing gynaecological outpatient services.
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the gynaecology outpatient department.
• Support and participate in clinical governance, including audits and quality assurance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and development of outpatient services.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Holistic patient care

Education

Current NMC Registration

Educated to degree level in health-related subject

Teaching and mentorship qualification

Educated to Masters' Level

Job description

We are seeking a proactive, dynamic, and experienced nurse manager to lead our Gynaecology Outpatient Services. The successful candidate will support our MDT in the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across a range of outpatient services and clinics. You will be responsible for operational management, clinical leadership, service development, and staff support. The post holder will lead the team in delivering high quality, effective, individualised care to all patients accessing Gynaecology outpatient services, ensuring a safe environment and providing a high level of information and support to patients. The postholder will demonstrate excellent leadership skills and support the delivery and development of safe, effective care through undertaking audits, benchmarking and quality improvement work. You will deputise for the Gynaecology matron in their absence.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

Provideclinical expertise and specialist advice to women accessing gynaecological outpatient services. Ensure the delivery of evidence-based, holistic nursing care that is current, effective, and aligned with Trust policies. Maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients undergoing assessments, investigations, and procedures. Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professional attitudes and behaviours.

Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the gynaecology outpatient department. Provide strong, clear, and consistent leadership to both qualified and unqualified staff. Promote effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, patients, and relatives. Engage the team in developing a positive learning culture, ensuring staff are supported to develop their skills and knowledge in alignment with the appraisal process.

Support and participate in all aspects of clinical governance, including audits and quality assurance. Identify and implement initiatives to improve patient care and service delivery. Ensure compliance with current standards and legislation relevant to gynaecology services. Manage staffing, resources, and scheduling to ensure smooth service delivery. Contribute to strategic planning and development of outpatient services. Liaise with other departments and external partners to ensure integrated care pathways.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

Clinical

Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support to women across the Gynaecological Nursing services, ensuring that the provision of evidence-based nursing care is maintained.

Ensure a holistic approach to care that is current, effective and evidence- based for every patient, in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, and in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.

Lead in developing an environment in which clinical practice is developed and disseminated in conjunction with the clinical leads.

The post holder will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care.

The post holder will be responsible for leading a nursing team who are trained to deliver specialist, complex care.

Demonstrate advanced specialist skills/knowledge and expertise in clinical practice.

Lead on setting, monitoring, maintaining and developing high quality, patient-focussed care.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Senior nurse with post-registration and specialty demonstrable experience.
• Proven evidence of demonstrable experience of taking charge or managing a clinic caseload.
• Demonstrable experience of research and audit.

Qualifications

• Current NMC Registration.
• Educated to degree level in healthrelated subject (or willingness to commence degree programme within 1 year in post) or be able to demonstrate equivalent level of demonstrable experience and/or education, training and development
• Teaching and mentorship qualification
• Proven evidence of continuous professional development
• Willingness to complete appropriate development programme
• Educated to Masters' Level
• Good organisational and communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in the presence of others.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and controlling a budget.

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.