Gynaecology Emergency Department Manager

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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

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.

Working for our organisation

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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Detailed job description and main 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 criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Professional Nurse Advocate
• ECDL

Skills Knowledge and Aptitude

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Presentation skills
• IOSH

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Budget Management
• Complaint handling

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

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

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.

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.

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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.

Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 312.3KB)
• LW LOGO (JPG, 709.6KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 9.7MB)