Job summary We are pleased to be able to offer a secondment opportunity as Gynaecology Matron Trust wide a pivotal new role within our nursing structure in Women's Health. The current secondment is coming to an end on the 31st March 2025 as the post holder will be returning to their substantive role and we are not in a position to recruit permanently until a workforce review is completed. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed senior nurse with strong clinical leadership skills.As a member of our team, you will support the delivery of professional, dependable, safe, and compassionate care to women using our gynaecology outpatient and ambulatory services. It is essential that you have the required post registration experience for this post and that you possess excellent communication skills, are flexible and enjoy working within a busy, enthusiastic team. As a key member of the Gynaecology Directorate Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Clinical Lead for Gynaecology and Senior Operational Manager for Obstetrics and Gynaecology in setting the direction of our service. You will work alongside the Lead Nurses for Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy and directly manage the Clinic Managers and Specialist Nurses as the service develops. We do not have inpatient beds within the Family Health Care Group but collaborate closely with our surgical colleagues to ensure we are providing the best possible care for our patients. Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced leader who will provide assurances to the Associate Chief Nurse on the quality aspects of care and manage the risks, workforce, infection prevention control, and running of the service with a focus of safety and quality and placing the patients experience as central to our vision. There is opportunity for quality improvement projects, maintaining staff morale, growing our next leaders, responding to Care Quality Commission recommendations, and progressing national and local guidance. This Matron post is key to the operational functioning of the Gynaecology Outpatients / Ambulatory Service. The Matron will support the service through strong clinical leadership and effective management to achieve high standards of care and quality assurance at both regional and national level. The post holder will need to provide specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in their related field and manage the specialist nurses as appropriate to each specialist area within the gynaecology team. The role has a clinical component and managerial responsibilities, The post holder will be a positive visible role model, influencing best practice from the clinical base and supporting colleagues through mentorship, appraisal, and support of professional practice. If you have a passion to provide the very best care to our patients alongside our team, we would love to hear from you. About us Our benefits We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/managerat interview stage. A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 419-6816547-M-FH-A Job locations York & Scarborough Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Interviews will be held on 19th February 2025 Please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before applying for a secondment opportunity. Please note, a fixed term role may become permanent. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Job description Job responsibilities A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Interviews will be held on 19th February 2025 Please ensure you have the permission of your current line manager before applying for a secondment opportunity. Please note, a fixed term role may become permanent. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net. As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Midwife Master's level qualification in health care leadership or in a relevant nursing speciality or equivalent qualifications or knowledge Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience & Knowledge Essential Considerable experience at senior level in nursing Additional specialised knowledge of healthcare leadership acquired through experience combined with demonstrable evidence of specialist work, short courses, and extended self-study Experience of managing staff Budgetary skills Change Management Desirable Experience in relevant speciality Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Midwife Master's level qualification in health care leadership or in a relevant nursing speciality or equivalent qualifications or knowledge Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Experience & Knowledge Essential Considerable experience at senior level in nursing Additional specialised knowledge of healthcare leadership acquired through experience combined with demonstrable evidence of specialist work, short courses, and extended self-study Experience of managing staff Budgetary skills Change Management Desirable Experience in relevant speciality 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. 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. 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address York & Scarborough Hospital Wigginton Road York YO31 8HE Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)