Overview
Provide clinical 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Motivate the team to foster a positive learning environment, ensuring staff are supported and developed within the outpatient competency framework.
* 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.
Role profile
We are seeking a proactive, dynamic, and experienced nurse manager to lead our friendly gynaecology outpatient services. The successful candidate will oversee 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 is expected to lead the team to deliver high quality, effective, individualised nursing care to all patients undergoing gynaecology outpatient assessments, investigations and procedures, ensuring a safe environment and providing a high level of information and support to patients. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent leadership skills with experience in staff management. You are expected to carry out audits and deputise for the gynaecology matron in absence.
About Us
St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
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