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Clinical Leader - Ward 35
The closing date is 10 February 2026
An opportunity has arisen for a band 6 Clinical Leader - 30 hours.
Ward 35 is a 27 bedded very busy acute Respiratory Ward.
You must have good knowledge and experience with Acute Respiratory conditions and their management, including NIV, HI Flow and chest drains; some Tracheostomy knowledge is desirable. You must be able to demonstrate good leadership skills and the ability to maintain patient safety with high standards of care.
The role includes supporting junior staff whilst leading a shift to ensure safe care is given. Co-ordinating using a forward-thinking approach with admissions and discharges enabling timely bed flow. Participating in audits and reporting on areas below par, acknowledging areas of improvements, whilst assisting the ward manager to maintain high standards and implement change as required.
Main duties of the job
You will be a registered nurse who will be encouraged and supported to proactively engage with these professions to provide the best quality care and outcomes for our patients. You will have excellent communication skills and participate in providing and sharing information throughout the day, to patients and their relatives, at ward rounds and at regular ward multidisciplinary meetings.
You will act as a role model, adhere to the trust9s vision and values, support junior members of the team and the ward manager to ensure high standards of care are delivered to maintain patient safety.
You will be required to have a proactive approach, being able to understand the bigger picture, to manage your daily workload and develop your leadership skills. Excellent communication and time management skills are a necessity to this position and you will be supported to undertake additional training and study days.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and qualification
* 1st level registered nurse
* Recent experience in relevant clinical area
* Mentoring/assessing experience
* Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
* ECDL or equivalent
Experience
* Evidence of clinical competence
* Able to assume a lead clinical role as appropriate
* Understanding of the setting and monitoring of standards
* Evidence of teaching and developing staff
* Able to work as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical team
Skills, Ability and Knowledge
* Demonstrable appropriate/specific clinical skills to designated area, e.g
* ILS / ALERT, Peripheral venous cannulation, Physical assessment skills, IV Administration, Venepuncture, ECG
* Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills in managing self and others
* Ability to manage the care of a wide variety of patient conditions.
* Understanding of clinical governance and its application
* Committed to CPD of self and others
* Understanding of current NHS/Trust issues
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
* Understanding of the role of Research and Development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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