Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (11.5 hour shifts, mixed day and night shifts)
- Job ref
- 159-LWH-184-25
- Employer
- Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Liverpool Women's University Hospital
- Town
- Liverpool
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Deputy Department Manager/ Shift Lead
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
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 Deputy Department Manager/ Shift Leader.
The Gynaecology Emergency Department delivers care for patients with pregnancy related conditions and acute gynaecology problems.
We are looking for experienced nurses with a strong interest in women's health.
The role will involve, overseeing and delivering direct patients care, co-ordinating the emergency department, managing a team of nurses, coaching junior staff and supporting the department manager with day to day operational management .
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 a leading role in developing services and therefore will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to embrace and implement change.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist with the management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient and family centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.
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 when required.
Act as a leader / co-ordinator and role model for the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of evidence based care to patients and providing support for all staff on the unit.
Oversee projects within the department and provide representation at appropriate Trust meetings
Facilitate the education of registered and non registered staff and work in association with, and the support of, the department manager in defining standards of care and practice aimed at developing and/or improving quality patient care.
Manage and co-ordinate the department, Working independently and without supervision.
The post holder may be required to work within any of the division as required.
Participate in department audits – infection control, comfort rounds etc.
Participate in data collection for nursing indicators and input it into NUMIS.
Support the department manager in maintaining mandatory training compliance,
Support the department manager in risk management, managing clinical incidents etc.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN Qualification with shift leader experience
- Mentorship in practice
- Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience, short course-managerial training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Specialist knowledge and skills, underpinned by clinical competence.
- Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care and discharge planning
- Good time management and ability to organise juniors
- Experience of co coordinating skill mix on staff rotas
- Health and wellbeing promotion for patients and colleagues
Skills, knowledge and aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Implements policies and proposes changes to practice
- Service Improvement skills
- Influencing change
- Manages and develops staff
- Demonstrates 6 C’s at all times
- 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 e.g. CCG’s NHSLA, CQC, NMC
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
- Katie Markham
- Job title
- Department Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 708 4439
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
L9 7AL
- Telephone
- 0151 706 4666
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