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Job summary

Main area
Gynaecology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (24/7 rota period nights and weekends included)
Job ref
159-LWH-4-25
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
31/01/2025 23:59

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Shift Leader

Band 6

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

Support the Department Manager in leading and supervising a safe, high standard of nursing practice and the delivery of evidenced based patient care in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code and the Trust’s Strategy for Nursing and Trust Policies and Procedures. 

 

 

 

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Gynaecology  Division  for a suitably qualified and motivated individual to provide strong clinical leadership in the role of Shift Leader within the Emergency room.  .

The role will involve, overseeing  and delivering direct patients care, co-ordinating clinics, managing a team of nurses, coaching junior staff, and supporting the deputy manager and department manager with day to day operational management.

We are looking for nurses with a strong interest in women's  health and previous experience within gynaecology and or sexual health is required

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking individual who will be passionate and committed to delivering excellent standards of clinical care and patient experience.

The post holder will have leading role in developing services and therefore will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to embrace and implement change.

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 newborns, 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 it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

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

Please see Job description and person specification for full details. 

Responsible for day to day supervision, allocation and co-ordination of clinically based teams making the best use of their abilities.

Co-ordinate nursing activity on the department/ area within the division on a regular basis, demonstrating organisational and leadership
skills, and acting as a role model and mentor/ preceptor to staff and students.

To be responsible for the provision of adequate staffing levels and appropriate skill mix to anticipate and meet the changing needs of the ward/department.

Ensure the staff are supported and that patient care is of a high standard. 

To lead a team whilst assuming responsibility and control of the clinical area in the absence of the ward/department / area manager.

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RGN
  • Mentorship in Practice/ ENB998
  • Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short course managerial training
  • Leadership Course, eg LEO
Desirable criteria
  • Nurse Independent Prescribing (V300)
  • Gynaecology and/or Emergency experience

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Implements policies and proposes changes to practice
  • Service Improvement
  • Influencing Skills
  • Recruits, manages and develops staff
  • Deals with distressed relatives/ breaking bad news
  • Ability to engage & motivate workforce
  • Ability to manage time and work under pressure
  • Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
  • Contribute to the development of specialist protocols
  • Undertake surveys or audits as necessary
  • Awareness of regulatory bodies & requirements. Eg NHSLA,CQC
Desirable criteria
  • Networking

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Specialist knowledge across range of procedures, underpinned by theory
  • Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care and discharge planning
  • Organise own time and juniors, experience of generating staff rotas
  • Health Promotion

Physical Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important , manipulation of fine tools, materials
  • Dexterity and accuracy Ability to work across sites/ departments

Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues

Essential criteria
  • Safe use of equipment
  • Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
  • Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE’s
Desirable criteria
  • IOSH

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joe Nightengale
Job title
Gynaecology Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 708 9988
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