Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed senior nurse with strong clinical leadership skills. You will be joining a well-established team of Gynaecology nurses dedicated to the ongoing promotion of woman centred personalised care delivering high standards of care. As a member of our team you will support the delivery of professional, reliable, safe and compassionate care to women using our gynaecology outpatient services You will work collaboratively within our multidisciplinary team in an environment that is open, supportive and empowering. 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. Main duties of the job This Matron post is key to the operational functioning of the Gynaecology Outpatients Service. The Matron will support the Gynaecology Outpatient services through strong clinical leadership and effective management to achieve high standards of care and quality assurance at a national level. The post holder will need to provide specialist clinical knowledge and expertise in their related field and to manage the specialist nurses as appropriate to each specialist area within the gynaecology outpatients 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 About us Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daleynhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Date posted 07 November 2024 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 434-SCS6706650 Job locations cross site - Wycombe and stoke Mandeville Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. Person Specification education qualification and training Essential RN or AHP Degree in related field (or equivalent experience) Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification Desirable Working towards a Masters in related subject or willing to complete Experience Essential Significant experience at a senior nurse level within related field Experience in change management, team leadership, performance management Desirable Previous experience to teaching, presenting to large audiences Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills Ability to demonstrate appropriate behaviour in stressful situations Evidence of participation in audit, research, and development of staff experience dealing with human resource issues. Desirable Proven ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them Person Specification education qualification and training Essential RN or AHP Degree in related field (or equivalent experience) Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme Teaching and Assessment recognised qualification Desirable Working towards a Masters in related subject or willing to complete Experience Essential Significant experience at a senior nurse level within related field Experience in change management, team leadership, performance management Desirable Previous experience to teaching, presenting to large audiences Skills, Abilities and Knowledge Essential Excellent Communication and interpersonal Skills Ability to demonstrate appropriate behaviour in stressful situations Evidence of participation in audit, research, and development of staff experience dealing with human resource issues. Desirable Proven ability to analyse highly complex problems and to develop and successfully implement practical and workable solutions to address them 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address cross site - Wycombe and stoke Mandeville Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)