Lead Nurse - Gynaecology | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,690 - £62,682 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | York, YO31 8HE |
| Company: | York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7840578/419-7840578-LNG-FH |
Summary
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Trust‑wide Gynaecology Lead Nurse, a key leadership role within Women’s Health focused on delivering compassionate, high‑quality care. We are seeking an enthusiastic senior nurse who leads with integrity and professionalism and is committed to improving experiences and outcomes for women using our outpatient and ambulatory gynaecology services. You will champion safe, effective, person‑centred care, ensuring dignity and compassion remain central to our work.
You will bring well‑developed leadership skills. Visible and approachable, you will foster a positive, inclusive environment where staff feel valued, supported, and able to deliver their best care. You will work confidently in a busy service, maintaining a clear focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
As part of the Gynaecology Directorate Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Clinical Director and General Manager to shape service strategy. You will model shared values, promote collaborative working, and strengthen a culture of learning and development.
You will also work alongside Lead Nurses for Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy, Department Managers and Specialist Nurses, supporting staff wellbeing and workforce sustainability. Although the Care Group has no inpatient beds, you will collaborate with surgical and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless pathways and consistently high standards of care.
We are seeking an experienced, credible leader who will provide assurance to the Associate Chief Nurse on all aspects of quality and safety within the service. The post holder will lead on risk, workforce, infection prevention and control, and the effective day-to-day running of the service, ensuring patient safety, high-quality care, and an excellent patient experience.
You will have opportunities to lead and support quality improvement initiatives, strengthen staff morale, develop future leaders, respond to Care Quality Commission recommendations, and implement national and local guidance.
This post is central to the operational delivery of Gynaecology Outpatients and Ambulatory Services. The Gynaecology Lead Nurse will provide strong clinical leadership and effective management to ensure consistently high standards of care and robust quality assurance at regional and national level. The post holder will bring specialist clinical knowledge and expertise and will manage specialist nurses across gynaecology according to each clinical area.
The role combines clinical and managerial leadership. The post holder will act as a positive, visible role model, promoting best practice from the clinical base and supporting colleagues through mentorship, appraisal, and the development of high professional standards.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting the growth and development of our teams, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please seek approval from your line manager if you are applying for this on a secondment basis.
Please note, a fixed term or secondment role may become permanent.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submityour application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026
You will bring well‑developed leadership skills. Visible and approachable, you will foster a positive, inclusive environment where staff feel valued, supported, and able to deliver their best care. You will work confidently in a busy service, maintaining a clear focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
As part of the Gynaecology Directorate Senior Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Clinical Director and General Manager to shape service strategy. You will model shared values, promote collaborative working, and strengthen a culture of learning and development.
You will also work alongside Lead Nurses for Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy, Department Managers and Specialist Nurses, supporting staff wellbeing and workforce sustainability. Although the Care Group has no inpatient beds, you will collaborate with surgical and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless pathways and consistently high standards of care.
We are seeking an experienced, credible leader who will provide assurance to the Associate Chief Nurse on all aspects of quality and safety within the service. The post holder will lead on risk, workforce, infection prevention and control, and the effective day-to-day running of the service, ensuring patient safety, high-quality care, and an excellent patient experience.
You will have opportunities to lead and support quality improvement initiatives, strengthen staff morale, develop future leaders, respond to Care Quality Commission recommendations, and implement national and local guidance.
This post is central to the operational delivery of Gynaecology Outpatients and Ambulatory Services. The Gynaecology Lead Nurse will provide strong clinical leadership and effective management to ensure consistently high standards of care and robust quality assurance at regional and national level. The post holder will bring specialist clinical knowledge and expertise and will manage specialist nurses across gynaecology according to each clinical area.
The role combines clinical and managerial leadership. The post holder will act as a positive, visible role model, promoting best practice from the clinical base and supporting colleagues through mentorship, appraisal, and the development of high professional standards.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting the growth and development of our teams, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
· Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
· 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
· A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
· A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
· Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
· NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
· An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
· Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please seek approval from your line manager if you are applying for this on a secondment basis.
Please note, a fixed term or secondment role may become permanent.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submityour application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026
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