Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 clinical lead with relevant post registration experience to join our team on the Cardiac Care Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
The Cardiac Care Unit cares for patients with a variety of acute cardiac conditions, including provision of non-invasive ventilation such as CPAP and high flow nasal oxygen. The unit has the ability to perform procedures such as insertion of temporary pacing wires, trans-oesophageal echocardiography, pericardiocentesis and cardioversion.
You should have good interpersonal skills, strong leadership, innovative ideas, a positive approach to change management and relevant cardiology experience. If you are highly motivated and enthusiastic, dedicated to improving clinical practice, ambitious in providing excellent care to patients and are committed to personal and staff development, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We operate from three main hospitals (Furness General Hospital in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital 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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lisa Downham | Job title: Ward Manager | Email: lisa.downham@mbht.nhs.uk | Telephone: 01524 516251
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership on the Cardiac Care Unit for patients with acute cardiac conditions.
* Oversee delivery of care including non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, high flow nasal oxygen) and coordination of procedures available on the unit (e.g., temporary pacing wires, trans-oesophageal echocardiography, pericardiocentesis, cardioversion).
* Drive quality improvement, change management and staff development within the team.
Qualifications and Skills
* Post-registration experience in cardiology or related field.
* Strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive approach to practice improvement.
* Motivated and enthusiastic with a commitment to personal and staff development.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
About the Trust / Locations
The organization operates across Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, along with community premises across Morecambe Bay and surrounding areas.
Note
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery, with local outreach services and diagnostics across Morecambe Bay.
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