An exciting opportunity has arisen to be the manager of a the Gynaecology Emergency Department and Liverpool Women's Hospital. This is a small but busy department undergoing innovation and transformation. We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and forward thinking leader of change to bring all staff who work in the department together to run an efficient, effective and safe service for our patients.

The department sees on average 1400 patients per month, plus on average 300 scans per month with a range of early pregnancy and gynaecology complaints.

Main duties of the job

Assess patients, plans, implements and evaluates care, carries out nursing procedures, providing advice and maintaining associated records. Manages staff, including personal development reviews (PDR), rotas, recruitment and selection. Supervises junior staff and students. Promotes positive patient experience, lead on local quality initiatives and explores opportunities for service improvement. Holds and manages budget. The post holder will be responsible for leading, encouraging and directing innovation to promote evidence-based nursing practice within the Emergency Department.

About us

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.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Have overall responsibility and accountability for the management of the ward or department, providing a dynamic leadership role within the team. Ensuring at all times that patients and their families are at the centre of the ward/department philosophy.
• Function at experienced nurse level, able to make effective decisions autonomously/independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families and the multi disciplinary team.
• Support the Matron and wider members of the Division Management team in achieving the strategic objectives for the Division and the Trust.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and act as a role model for the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of evidence-based case to patients and providing support for all staff on the unit.
• Responsibility for development within the department/ward, taking a lead role in ensuring continuous improvements in standards for the benefit of good patient care, represent the department/ward and division at appropriate Trust meetings.
• Facilitate and support the education of registered and non-registered staff and work in association with, and in support of the matron in defining standards of care and practice aimed at developing and/or improving the quality of patient care.
• Manage and co-ordinate a ward/department team, working autonomously without supervision, providing professional clinical leadership and responsibility for ensuring an environment of empowerment through coaching, teaching and facilitation.
• At all times working to ensure the most effective use of all ward resources.
• The post holder may be required to work within any of the division as required

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Qualifications and Learning

Essential

• Registered General Nurse - NMC
• Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist clinical and managerial training.
• Recognised Teaching/mentorship qualification

Desirable

• Professional Nurse Advocate
• ECDL

Skills Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential

• Management of patients in crisis situations
• Service Development
• Knowledge and understanding of evidence based practice, research and audit
• Knowledge and use of governance and risk assessment to improve quality
• Implementation of policies and procedures

Desirable

• Presentation skills
• IOSH

Experience

Essential

• Specialist expertise within Gynaecology
• Ability to line manage, delegate and coordinate a service
• Experience of working within an MDT
• Evidence of implementing change

Desirable

• Budget Management
• Complaint handling

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Able to work to deadlines
• Clinical skills

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liverpool Womens Hospital

Crown Street

Liverpool

L8 7SS

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159-LWH-407-24