Job summary We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic Modern Matron to lead and enhance the delivery of exceptional care across our Gynaecology Services within the Women & Children's Division. This pivotal role covers a diverse range of services, including our inpatient ward, early pregnancy loss and bereavement care, early pregnancy clinic, gynaecology emergency clinic, specialised colposcopy, and same-day surgery. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, compassionate leadership, and service innovation, you will play a key role in shaping the future of gynaecological care, ensuring a seamless and supportive journey for women and their families during some of their most vulnerable moments. If you are an experienced nurse leader with a passion for women's health and a commitment to delivering outstanding care, we invite you to join our team and make a real difference. Main duties of the job As a visible and proactive leader, you will ensure high standards of patient-centred care, drive quality improvements, and support staff development across these specialised areas. You will work closely with and support the Divisional Director/Deputy Directors of Nursing and Midwifery, ensuring safe, high-quality, and compassionate care is consistently delivered. Additionally, you will be part of the Matron of the Day rota and contribute to the out-of-hours on-call rota for the division, providing leadership and guidance beyond standard working hours. The successful candidate will also work collaboratively as part of the Acute Provider Collaborative, engaging with colleagues at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston (UHBW) to ensure equity of services across Bristol, promoting consistency and excellence in gynaecological care across the region. About us North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 339-W&C0014-DJF Job locations NBT, Southmead Hospital, Gynaecology Southmead Road Westbury-on-Trym BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical, professional and nursing managerial leadership to a group of wards in a clinical team/ teams. To be identifiable, highly visible, authoritative and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance advice and support. To ensure that the fundamentals of care are delivered to the highest possible standards ensuring that the privacy and dignity of patients is respected. To ensure that the clinical environments are always clean and that the best practice in infection control is always observed. To represent the clinical specialty and the WCH division as required internally and externally, deputising when requested for the Deputy Divisional Director of and Midwifery Nursing. This post holder is expected to work part of their time available within clinical practice. For a more detailed job description please see attached. The job description is currently going through a routine banding process. Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical, professional and nursing managerial leadership to a group of wards in a clinical team/ teams. To be identifiable, highly visible, authoritative and accessible to patients, carers and staff for assistance advice and support. To ensure that the fundamentals of care are delivered to the highest possible standards ensuring that the privacy and dignity of patients is respected. To ensure that the clinical environments are always clean and that the best practice in infection control is always observed. To represent the clinical specialty and the WCH division as required internally and externally, deputising when requested for the Deputy Divisional Director of and Midwifery Nursing. This post holder is expected to work part of their time available within clinical practice. For a more detailed job description please see attached. The job description is currently going through a routine banding process. Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Nursing Qualification with Current NMC Registration Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 Work Experience Essential Considerable relevant post registration experience Experience of leading teams including positively managing change, and managing team members in all aspects of their performance Person Specification Education/Training/Qualifications Essential Nursing Qualification with Current NMC Registration Relevant accredited post registration qualification at level 3 Work Experience Essential Considerable relevant post registration experience Experience of leading teams including positively managing change, and managing team members in all aspects of their performance 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust Address NBT, Southmead Hospital, Gynaecology Southmead Road Westbury-on-Trym BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)