University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Clinical Leader - Elective Orthopaedic Unit

The closing date is 10 April 2026

Job summary

This clinical leader role involves coordinating staff, activity and providing leadership while maintain and monitoring the high standards expected on the Elective Orthopaedic Unit at Furness General Hospital . This post will be well suited to enthusiastic, motivated nurses wishing to work within a welcoming team.

The Elective Orthopaedic Unit Cares for Patients who undergo joint replacements, Knees, Hips and Shoulders.

Main duties of the job

Act as an effective role model whilst having responsibility for the management of the wards in conjunction with and in the absence of the Ward Manager.

Assist Ward Manager with recruitment and selection of staff and be responsible for a safe and effective duty roster.

Develop and implement policies and actively look for ways to develop services.

Co-ordinate the provision of high-quality patient care with ensuring standards of cleanliness and a safe environment.

Lead in the professional development and performance management of staff in conjunction with the Ward Manager.

Participate in the Trust Appraisal and Development reviews for staff and lead and deliver educational and training programmes.

Complete Audits

Mentor and be a role model to junior staff

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

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-7698875-UHMB

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Barrow

LA144LF


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

Presentation

Essential

  • Minimum 3 yrs experience as 1st level RGN
  • Evidence of teaching/mentoring staff
  • Self motivated, enthusiastic and flexible with excellent communication skills
  • Assertive, calm and objective under pressure
  • Commitment to CPD of self and others

Desirable

  • Post registration management/leadership experience
  • Minimum 2 years surgical experience
Person Specification

Presentation

Essential

  • Minimum 3 yrs experience as 1st level RGN
  • Evidence of teaching/mentoring staff
  • Self motivated, enthusiastic and flexible with excellent communication skills
  • Assertive, calm and objective under pressure
  • Commitment to CPD of self and others

Desirable

  • Post registration management/leadership experience
  • Minimum 2 years surgical experience

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

Furness General Hospital

Barrow

LA144LF


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

Furness General Hospital

Barrow

LA144LF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Nicola Storey

nicola.storey@mbht.nhs.uk

012294491191

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-7698875-UHMB

Job locations

Furness General Hospital

Barrow

LA144LF


Supporting documents

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