Clinical Leader Emergency Department

Nhs-1; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust in Lancaster is recruiting for a Clinical Leader in Emergency Medicine at Band 6 on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves 37.5 hours per week with shift work including nights and weekends, overseeing ward/dept clinical standards and staffing to ensure safe, high-quality care.

The post requires senior leadership within Emergency Medicine, with responsibilities across professional leadership, recruitment, rotas, protocol

Qualifications

• 1st level registered nurse. 3 years clinical experience in relevant area
• Recent relevant experience at senior level within the speciality. Evidence of clinical competence in speciality. 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
• Demonstrable appropriate/specific clinical skills to designated area
• Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification

Responsibilities

• Professional Leadership/Management: Co-ordinate the provision of high quality patient care, ensuring that the service continually meets the needs of patients
• Ensure all staff are aware of their role and responsibilities
• Operate the scheme of delegation, as directed by the Ward/Dept Manger, so that staff are aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities for patient care
• Ensure that all staff (including students, temporary, part time nursing staff and junior members of the multidisciplinary clinical teams) are trained and educated in the appropriate skills to deliver competent and timely patient care
• Provide support to all staff (including students, temporary, part time nursing staff and junior members of the multidisciplinary clinical teams) to ensure they are supported and supervised in a way that promotes patient well-being and staff development
• Assist Ward/Dept Manager with recruitment and selection of staff
• Responsible for stock levels on ward/dept with manager
• Responsible for staff cover e.g:Duty Rota
• Development of protocols within Clinical Areas
• Responsibility to safeguard Patients Property
• Supervise the effective utilisation of the nursing resource to provide a safe level of patient care taking into account individual staff preferences and financial constraints
• Act as an effective role model for all ward staff
• Ensure patient/carer views are sought and incorporated into the development and improvement of practice

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff supervision

Teaching & staff development

Lead clinical role

Communication

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

Leadership qualification (desirable)

Job description

Main area Emergency Medicine Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Shift work including nights and weekends) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work including nights and weekends) Job ref 331-8291903-UHMB

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/11/2026 23:59

Clinical Leader Emergency Department

Band 6

''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

Continuing responsibility for the delivery of care needs and maintenance of Clinical Standards on the ward/dept.

Provide effective leadership and support to all grades of staff, planning and directing activities to provide the optimal standard of care.

Ensure that the ward/dept is clean and provides a safe environment for patients and staff.

To deputise for the Ward/Dept Manager when required.

Participate in Directorate/site management responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

Professional Leadership/Management

Co-ordinate the provision of high quality patient care, ensuring that the service continually meets the needs of patients.

Ensure all staff are aware of their role and responsibilities.

Operate the scheme of delegation, as directed by the Ward/Dept Manger, so that staff are aware of their responsibilities and accountabilities for patient care.

Ensure that all staff (including students, temporary, part time nursing staff and junior members of the multidisciplinary clinical teams) are trained and educated in the appropriate skills to deliver competent and timely patient care.

Provide support to all staff (including students, temporary, part time nursing staff and junior members of the multidisciplinary clinical teams) to ensure they are supported and supervised in a way that promotes patient well-being and staff development.

Assist Ward/Dept Manager with recruitment and selection of staff.

Responsible for stock levels on ward/dept with manager.

Responsible for staff cover e.g:Duty Rota

Development of protocols within Clinical Areas.

Responsibility to safeguard Patients Property.

Supervise the effective utilisation of the nursing resource to provide a safe level of patient care taking into account individual staff preferences and financial constraints.

Act as an effective role model for all ward staff.

Ensure patient/carer views are sought and incorporated into the development and improvement of practice.

Working for our organisation

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 health care 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.

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

1st Level Registered Nurse

• 1st level registered nurse. 3 years clinical experience in relevant area
• Recent relevant experience at senior level within the speciality. Evidence of clinical competence in speciality. 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
• Demonstrable appropriate/specific clinical skills to designated area
• Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification

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.