Gynaecology Ward Manager, Band 7

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The closing date is 24 September 2026

We are seeking a Band 7 Ward Manager with an interest in women's health to lead our gynaecology inpatient and emergency assessment unit for a fixed term of eleven months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and compassionate team and could be a development opportunity as a secondment with manager's agreement.

The ward consists of 13 inpatient beds and an acute emergency assessment unit which runs alongside this. We are constantly evolving as the demand for the service grows and would like someone who is keen to be involved in further streamlining and the provision of consistent high standards of care.

The successful candidate will lead a team that is passionate about delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care in what can sometimes be a fast-paced environment but contrary to that patients can be experiencing difficulties or loss in pregnancy and require time, support and understanding. As Ward Manager, you will need to demonstrate strong clinical credibility, excellent decision-making skills and the ability to support your team in providing compassionate care and also whilst recognising and responding to deteriorating patients.

• Provide high quality patient care delivery maintaining standards in accordance with UK law, the NMC, & Trust guidelines, & able to meet the revalidation requirements.
• To manage effectively the funded establishment of the Department through recruitment, retention & development of staff
• To effectively manage own time & that of junior staff & students in a complex environment
• Be visible & maintain responsibility for the department
• Have processes & systems in place to support achievement of key performance indicators as applicable to inpatient areas
• Develop & implement actions plans, in conjunction with the Matron, to improve standards, as measured by key performance indicators
• To support flow & capacity within the clinical area to reduce length of stay & improve patient experience
• HR responsibility for the ward staff including managing performance issues if required
• To monitor sickness & absence to meet compliance of the trust's targets.
• To manage clinical governance & risk management.
• To monitor annual leave in accordance with WTE.
• To monitor duty rota & re-allocate staff in accordance with changing patient dependency

The gynaecology ward is based in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and consists of 13 inpatient beds and an emergency assessment area which is open seven days a week until 20:30hrs.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

• - Ensure personal and professional development is progressed through IDPR
• - Evidence of teaching and assessing, and appropriate qualification
• - To act as a resource and support nursing teams in the care delivery of patients across specialities
• - To contribute to the development of specialty protocols and guidelines
• - To ensure that team completes mandatory training requirements, helping them to achieve this when necessary
• - Able to work alongside individual nursing staff or teams, role modelling high standards of practice whilst assessing, delivering and evaluating patient care. Highlight areas of development for team members as required.
• - Devise and oversee individual training plans for staff that are either new in post or requiring specific support or training, continually developing content in line with operational needs and evidence base.
• - Providing feedback to support individual development
• - Insight into own skills and knowledge and know when to signpost or ask for advice
• - Keeping up to date with own skills and changes to clinical practices, both locally and nationally
• - To consolidate and learn new skills and competencies relevant to area and…