Band 8C Head of Nursing - Gynaecology | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £82,906 - £94,623 Per annum inclusive of HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Barnet, EN5 3DJ |
| Company: | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7753198/391-RFL-7718887-A |
Summary
Head of Gynaecology Nursing
Full time permanent post
Main base Barnet Hospital with multi-site working
37.5 hours per week
To work as part of the directorate leadership team alongside the general managers and Clinical director across the assigned directorate remit.
The Head of Nursing will provide effective, visible clinical and professional leadership for nursing staff across their assigned directorate remit or responsibility. The post-holder will be responsible for leading nursing teams of cross-site/locality services and will therefore be expected to work across sites.
To ensure the delivery of the Trust’s clinical and quality strategies for high quality patient-centred care in accordance with world class care values, excellence in education and world class research.
In collaboration with directorate colleagues will ensure the delivery of the quality, safety, operational and financial objectives of the directorate which will contribute to the overall divisional and health unit performance.
To be responsible for assuring professional standards and practice in all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice are achieved within the assigned directorate remit, including adhering to statutory regulations to deliver excellent patient care.
To line manage, Matrons, Lead and Specialist nurses in the directorate.
To ensure the delivery and compliance of mandatory/appraisal training requirements for all nursing staff in the directorate.
To work collaboratively across all sites with directorate and divisional teams and senior nursing colleagues to promote and enhance both patient and staff experience.
To take part in the out of hours on call rota and ensure competencies and training are up to date.
Deputise for the divisional director of nursing where required.
The post holder will spend at least 20% of time in clinical practice
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Feb 2026