Band 8b Specialist Gynaecology Matron
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust Band 8b Specialist Gynaecology Matron
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced nurse leader to join our Women's Health leadership team as Specialist Gynaecology Matron.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care, leading high-performing teams, and driving strategic service development across gynaecology services.
As the professional nursing leader for the service, you will provide visible, compassionate and inspirational leadership across a diverse portfolio including inpatient and outpatient gynaecology, emergency gynaecology, early pregnancy service, HIV, Sexual Helth and Sub-fertility. You will work closely with clinical, operational and corporate colleagues to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care whilst supporting the Trust's strategic objectives.
We are looking for a motivated leader with a strong track record of operational management, quality improvement, workforce development and service transformation. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, the ability to influence at all levels, and a commitment to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and excellence.
You will be responsible for driving clinical quality, patient safety and governance standards, whilst empowering and developing multidisciplinary teams to deliver the highest standards of care.
Main duties of the job
Act as a role model for compassionate and inclusive leadership and take personal responsibility for obtaining feedback on self and ensuring all managers and staff within the directorate are trained in EDI.
The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication.
Ensure that there is a specific commitment to deliver equality and inclusiveness in all aspects of Service line activity including service provision and recruitment, development and management of staff.
To provide expert nursing/midwifery and managerial resource to staff in designated service line.
Responsible for the development of an open and engaging culture for staff, accelerating inclusivity / allyship and promoting a patient-centred and culturally sensitive approach to the delivery of patient care.
About us
We're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.
They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.
We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£72,719 to £83,505 a year Per Annum HCA inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-7914-WC
Job locations
Women & Child Health Mngmt
Romford
RM7 0AG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Rachna Srivastava, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent professional and leadership skills with evidence of successfully managing high performing teams.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Desire for further professional development and/or career development
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse on the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent professional and leadership skills with evidence of successfully managing high performing teams.
Personal Qualities
Desirable
- Desire for further professional development and/or career development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Women & Child Health Mngmt
Romford
RM7 0AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Women & Child Health Mngmt
Romford
RM7 0AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Midwifery and Lead Nurse for Womens Health
Pauline Okhamesan
01708435000
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£72,719 to £83,505 a year Per Annum HCA inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
162-7914-WC
Job locations
Women & Child Health Mngmt
Romford
RM7 0AG
United Kingdom
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