Would you like to make a real impact on the quality of care delivered in a dynamic, fast-paced outpatient setting?
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, compassionate, and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Outpatient Department as a Band 6 Clinical Lead Nurse. The post is 32hrs per week and will require leadership in both the Main OPD at Westmorland General, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Queen Victoria Hospital.
Key duties:
* Have continuing responsibility for the delivery of care needs and maintenance of Clinical Standards on the ward/dept.
* Provide effective leadership and support to all grades of staff, planning and directing activities to provide the optimal standard of care.
* Ensure that the ward/dept is clean and provides a safe environment for patients and staff.
* To deputise for the Ward/Dept Manager when required.
* Participate in Directorate/site management responsibilities.
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre. FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses. All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Additional responsibilities:
* Providing visible clinical leadership and acting as a role model.
* Coordinating patient flow and managing clinical activity to ensure timely, efficient care delivery.
* Leading on clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement projects.
* Supporting staff development through mentoring, supervision, and appraisal.
* Ensuring compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and health & safety standards.
* Working closely with consultants, AHPs, and operational managers to ensure the smooth running of outpatient services.
This advert closes on Friday 3 Apr 2026.
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