University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Clinical Leader - CCU

The closing date is 22 October 2025

Job summary

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 echos, pericardiocentesis and cardioversion.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-L19280925

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


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 website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

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 website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse
  • Qualifications in relevant clinical area
  • Mentoring/Assessor

Desirable

  • Recent leadership development qualification
  • Recent critical care qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent relevant experience at senior level within the speciality
  • Evidence of clinical competence in speciality
  • Understanding the setting and monitoring of standards

Skills ability

Essential

  • ILS/ALS/AIMS
  • Prioritise, delegate and demonstrate good time management
  • Understanding of current local and national issues within the NHS

Desirable

  • Research and development within speciality area
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse
  • Qualifications in relevant clinical area
  • Mentoring/Assessor

Desirable

  • Recent leadership development qualification
  • Recent critical care qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Recent relevant experience at senior level within the speciality
  • Evidence of clinical competence in speciality
  • Understanding the setting and monitoring of standards

Skills ability

Essential

  • ILS/ALS/AIMS
  • Prioritise, delegate and demonstrate good time management
  • Understanding of current local and national issues within the NHS

Desirable

  • Research and development within speciality area

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Lisa Downham

lisa.downham@mbht.nhs.uk

01524516251

Details

Date posted

08 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-L19280925

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Lancaster

LA1 4RP


Supporting documents

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