Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments. We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come. We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652 We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Job overview The post holder (Matron) will be a Registered Nurse and carry primary responsibility for the continuing management of a ward(s) and Department(s) whilst being accountable for providing professional nursing and clinical leadership. Working with the ward managers on these wards and departments, they will set and monitor both clinical and non-clinical performance standards and where necessary intervene to secure an immediate remedy where these fall short of what is required. The post holder will be highly visible and accessible to patients, their families and staff and focus on improving the fundamental and essential aspects of care to patients, including cleanliness, improving clinical care standards, ensuring best practice in infection control, ensuring quality improvement work is implemented and sustained and ensuring all patients are treated with respect and dignity. The post holder will contribute to the strategic direction of nursing and midwifery across the organisation Advert Develop and lead a strong and effective team of Registered Nurses in Gynaecology Maintain quality and safety and the fundamentals of care Role model and lead a culture of civility and psychological safety Provide visible and up-to-date professional leadership to Registered Nurses and Healthcare workers. Ensure Registered Nurses are suitably qualified and maintain professional registration in order to deliver safe care. Ensure safe standards of Nursing care of the highest quality are delivered so that the Division's clinical governance objectives are fully met. Lead the development of strong and effective management and clinical teams within all areas of responsibility. Create an environment in which Nursing staff feel properly valued and supported in Ensure that clinical governance is given the highest profile and that learning is evidenced and embedded in to practice Working to support and balance both finance and operational pressures whilst maintaining safe care Be a practicing Registered Nurse and establish and maintain own clinical practice pattern Working for our organisation Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion. The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below: Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652 Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf Detailed job description and main responsibilities Provide nursing and clinical leadership, co-ordinating and assuring the highest standards of care for patients as measured by performance indicators. Provide professional nursing leadership on the organisation and management of care. Monitor the provision and delivery of support services ensuring that these are designed and delivered to achieve the highest standard of care. Provide the lead role in establishing a culture of cleanliness ensuring that cleaning staff are part of ward teams Take the lead in ensuring best practice in infection prevention and control is adopted by all staff at all times. Be responsible and accountable for the delivery of a safe and clean care environment, ensuring that cleanliness standards are maintained at all times. Work in collaboration with the facilities team to ensure that support services, including meals and cleaning schedules are reflective of the needs of the clinical areas and that the environment is maintained appropriately. For full details, please refer to the attached job description. Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form. Note: U nder current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns. Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced). The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered. If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs. Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band. LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns. Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.