Clinical Leader - CCU

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lancaster is seeking a Clinical Leader for the Cardiac Care Unit. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with significant experience in cardiology. You will lead clinical activities, ensuring high standards of patient care and staff development. A competitive salary of £38,682 to £46,580 annually is offered, with prospects for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical practice in the Cardiac Care Unit.
• Provide excellent care to patients with acute cardiac conditions.
• Participate in staff development and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong leadership

Time management

Education

1st level registered nurse

Qualifications in relevant clinical area

Tools

ILS/ALS/AIMS

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust – Clinical Leader - CCU

The closing date is 22 October 2025

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 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
• Qualifications in relevant clinical area

Experience

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

Skills and ability

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

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