University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Clinical Leader - Ward 35

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

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 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 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 trusts 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 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

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-7710191-UHMB

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA14RP


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/

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/

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse
  • Recent experiance in relevent clinical area
  • 2 years post qualification
  • Mentoring/assessing experiance

Desirable

  • Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
  • ECDL or equivalent

Experiance

Essential

  • Recent relevant experience at senior level
  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Understanding of the role of Research and Development
Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

  • 1st level registered nurse
  • Recent experiance in relevent clinical area
  • 2 years post qualification
  • Mentoring/assessing experiance

Desirable

  • Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
  • ECDL or equivalent

Experiance

Essential

  • Recent relevant experience at senior level
  • 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

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA14RP


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

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA14RP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Racheal Broadley

rachael.broadley@mbht.nhs.uk

01524512244

Details

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

331-7710191-UHMB

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA14RP


Supporting documents

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