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 which will require leadership in both the Main OPD at Westmorland General, Royal Lancaster Infirmary and Queen Victoria Hospital.
As the Clinical Lead Nurse, you will play a key role in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care across a wide range of outpatient specialties. This is a pivotal leadership role, providing professional support, supervision, and direction to the nursing team while promoting a positive patient experience.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Karen Chapman Job title: Sister Dept Manager Email address: karen.chapman@mbht.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07964122540
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