Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology Unit Manager
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-8130749
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £51,657 - £58,785 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Gynaecology Unit Manager
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Please Note:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK independently, with a visa or immigration status that allows them to fulfil the full duration and type of contract offered. The Trust is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
The Gynaecology Unit Manager is responsible for providing visible clinical and operational leadership across Gynaecology Outpatients, the Early Pregnancy Unit (EPU) and Gynaecology Assessment Unit (GAU). The post holder will ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe, effective and patient-centred care whilst maintaining clinical standards, service efficiency and compliance with organisational objectives.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead and manage the nursing and support workforce, promote professional excellence through practice development, and drive continuous quality improvement through robust clinical governance processes.
They will act as a clinical expert and role model, supporting staff development, service innovation and evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously and exercise professional judgement whilst maintaining accountability for operational performance, workforce management, quality, governance and patient safety across Gynaecology Outpatients, EPU and GAU.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to full job description for outline of clinical, managerial and education/development responsibilities of this role.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Mentorship/teaching qualification
- Evidence of further study within Gynaecology
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- CQI Practitioner
- Master's Degree or working towards
- Professional Nurse Advocate
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of all national performance standards
- Good verbal and written skills, with experience of presenting to teams
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage priorities
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- IT Literate
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Familiar with imaging PACS and CRIS computerised systems
- Knowledge of Gynaecology, and procedures carried out in EPU/GAU and Gynaecology Outpatients
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of NHS operating framework
- Knowledge of patient pathways and RTT
- Experience of budget management
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience at Band 6 within Gynaecology
- Proven experience of managing a department/ward/unit
- Clinical experience within an outpatient setting
- Experience of teaching / assessing / supervising junior staff members in a clinical setting
Desirable criteria
- PDN experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Helen McGhie
- Job title
- Clinical Services Manager for Gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428100
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