Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 151-ALG400
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross site Frimley Park Hospital, Heatherwood, Wexham Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley, Wexham & Ascot
- Salary
- £57,888 - £64,880 PA inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/01/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Gynaecology Matron
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
Matron – Gynaecology Services
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Matron to lead gynaecology services across elective and emergency pathways. You will have site responsibility at Frimley Park or Wexham Park and share oversight of Heatherwood Hospital.
Key focus:
- Provide strategic and operational leadership
- Ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
- Drive innovation and implement national guidance
- Manage resources effectively within budget
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
- Provide visible, accessible leadership across all gynaecology services and act as a role model for nursing practice.
- Lead the development of specialist gynaecology nursing services, including Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Urogynaecology, Fertility, and Endometriosis.
- Ensure compliance with NMC standards, NICE and RCOG guidance, and maintain high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitor and improve clinical and non-clinical performance, ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards.
- Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning, including rotas and skill mix.
- Oversee staff appraisal, development, and training in line with Trust policies.
- Lead on clinical governance, risk management, and investigations of incidents and complaints.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Professional & Clinical Leadership
- Provide visible, accessible leadership across all gynaecology services.
- Act as a role model for nursing practice and promote continuous professional development.
- Lead the development of specialist gynaecology nursing services (Colposcopy, Hysteroscopy, Urogynaecology, Fertility, Endometriosis).
- Ensure compliance with NMC standards and support revalidation.
- Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning, including rotas and skill mix.
- Participate in strategic planning and delivery of departmental objectives.
Quality & Standards
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and infection control.
- Monitor clinical and non-clinical performance and implement improvements.
- Ensure compliance with NICE, RCOG, CQC, and Cervical Screening QA standards.
- Lead benchmarking and quality improvement projects.
Communication
- Establish effective communication channels within the Trust and with external partners (GPs, social services).
- Promote parity of services across all sites and strengthen team relationships.
- Be visible and approachable for staff, patients, and families.
Clinical Governance & Risk Management
- Lead risk assessments, incident reviews, and investigations of serious incidents.
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and maintain business continuity plans.
- Investigate complaints and report findings in line with Trust policy.
Promote Nursing Profession
- Act as an advocate for nursing, challenge outdated practices, and encourage innovation.
- Support recruitment and retention by creating a positive image of nursing.
Personnel
- Recruit, train, and appraise staff in line with Trust policies.
- Set objectives and support staff development through training and education.
Education & Development
- Identify training needs and support staff education and research.
- Develop and implement evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
Main Duties
- Provide professional leadership and visible presence across all sites.
- Drive service development and innovation in gynaecology nursing.
- Ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
- Manage financial and operational performance within budget.
- Lead on clinical governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Foster collaboration with medical teams and external stakeholders.
- Promote nursing as a profession and support workforce development.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC registered
- First degree in relevant subject
Desirable criteria
- Masters degree
Leadership
Essential criteria
- 2 years senior clinical experience in gynaecology as band 7 or above
- Evidence of leadership as band 7 or above
- Evidence of budget management
- Evidence of operational management including staff
- Evidence of change management
Desirable criteria
- Experience of managing difficult situation
- Experience of HR hearings
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to work cross site
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
- Karen Mansfield
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07500 976907
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