Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Unit Manager (Gynaecology) - Women's Health Unit

The closing date is 28 August 2025

Job summary

Closing Date: 28th August 2025.

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 29th August 2025.

Interviews expected to take place in the week commencing: 8th September 2025.

We are looking for a proactive, dynamic, and motivated nurse with proven management experience and a passion for women's health to join our team as the Gynaecology Unit Manager.

Our Women's Health Unit delivers a wide range of ambulatory gynaecology services, including colposcopy, hysteroscopy, urogynaecology, and the termination of pregnancy service in addition the unit has a bespoke gynaecology outpatient department.

Main duties of the job

As Unit Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of patient care while fostering a supportive environment that empowers staff to reach their full potential. Your leadership will directly contribute to enhancing quality and safety across all services. Working closely with the Matron and Lead Nurse for Gynaecology, you will also help drive service development and implement positive change for the future.

About us

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7387231

Job locations

BRI

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to undertake audit, evaluate, create action plans and provide feedback.
  • Evidence of familiarity with National and Trust assessments.
  • IPR/KSF.
  • Clinical Expertise

Desirable

  • Recruitment & Selection
  • Post registration experience in Gynaecology

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise workload and effectively manage time.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Ability to develop, implement and manage change projects.
  • Engagement with staff and services users toward service improvement

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Able to analyse the needs of the post to enable development
  • To be involved in research/evidence based policy/guideline development, implementation and audit

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with appropriate experience .
  • Current NMC registration.
  • Evidence of undertaking degree pathway.
  • Evidence continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership or management development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to undertake audit, evaluate, create action plans and provide feedback.
  • Evidence of familiarity with National and Trust assessments.
  • IPR/KSF.
  • Clinical Expertise

Desirable

  • Recruitment & Selection
  • Post registration experience in Gynaecology

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to prioritise workload and effectively manage time.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Ability to develop, implement and manage change projects.
  • Engagement with staff and services users toward service improvement

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality

Desirable

  • Able to analyse the needs of the post to enable development
  • To be involved in research/evidence based policy/guideline development, implementation and audit

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with appropriate experience .
  • Current NMC registration.
  • Evidence of undertaking degree pathway.
  • Evidence continuing professional development

Desirable

  • Evidence of leadership or management 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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BRI

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

BRI

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for women's services

Jessica Hodgins

Jessica.Hodgins@bthft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

14 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7387231

Job locations

BRI

Duckworth Lane

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Supporting documents

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