Clinical Leader - CCU

Uhmb; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust in Lancaster is seeking a Band 6 Clinical Lead for the Cardiac Care Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The role involves leadership of the unit, management of acute cardiac cases, and ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care.

The position offers permanent, full-time hours (37.5 per week) with an internal night rotation, and a salary in the NHS band 6 range.

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience.
• Willingness to undertake further job specific training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cardiac Care Unit with strong clinical supervision.
• Provide clinical leadership and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Support development of practice and adherence to standards.
• Ensure patient safety and high-quality care within the unit.

Skills

ILS/ALS/AIMS

Time management

NHS knowledge

Leadership

Education

First level registered nurse

2 years post registration experience

Willingness to undertake further job specific training

Job description

Main area cardiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (internal rotation onto nights) Job ref 331-8377453-UHMB

Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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
• Minimum of 2 years post registration experience
• Willingness to undertake further job specific training

Experience

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

Skills 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

PLEASE NOTE THAT SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED BY EMAIL.

Internal only posts are only open to employees of UHMBT and this does not include employees of OneLSC working in our hospitals.

The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview
We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert
If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, there is a charge of £41.00 for Enhanced and £20.00 for Standard & Basic clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 4 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new role including: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this link https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Jane Watts Job title Matron Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01524 516251

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