Job summary
We are now recruiting into our fixed term clinical lead roles. These posts are being recruited to within the 3 year fixed term cycle, whereby leadership roles would refresh in summer 2025 - tenure would be until then, and extendable beyond that time.
We are advertising 2 roles, one for Furness General Hospital and 1 for Royal Lancaster Infirmary, with 1.5 PA per acute site.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to step into a more leadership position which will help shape and deliver our aim to be a clinically led, inclusive organisation.
UHMBT's drive for a culture of continuous improvement and people-centred leadership means that you will be able to demonstrate your ability to commit to and model our values, inspiring and motivating teams and delivering exceptional patient care.
These roles are only available to internal colleagues who wish to develop in their career through undertaking this role which will see the successful candidate being strategically responsible for leading, developing and managing their team within their area of expertise.
Main duties of the job
The Clinician Lead is responsible for the overall management, delivery and strategic direction of his/her speciality.
They will be managerially and professionally responsible for Consultants, SAS doctors and junior medical staff within the specified clinical area or service and work with Trust Educational leads to deliver clinical and educational objectives.They will contribute to the wider Care Groups management team'sdecision making processes.
About us
We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
You must be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
Job description
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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
You must be fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist qualification / certification
- Demonstrable record of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Management / business diploma / degree
- Postgraduate degree
Skills
Essential
- Effective experience in a leadership role and healthcare management
- Track record in achievement in improving clinical quality and safety
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with doctors in difficulty and managing disciplinary investigations
- Experience in managing budgets and developing QIPP schemes
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist qualification / certification
- Demonstrable record of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Management / business diploma / degree
- Postgraduate degree
Skills
Essential
- Effective experience in a leadership role and healthcare management
- Track record in achievement in improving clinical quality and safety
- Sound knowledge of clinical governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience in dealing with doctors in difficulty and managing disciplinary investigations
- Experience in managing budgets and developing QIPP schemes
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
