Clinical Leader - Emergency Department | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Band 6 clinical lead in the emergency department. You will provide leadership and management for the staff, ensuring quality and safe care for patients. Responsibilities include supporting the unit manager, directing activities for optimal care, and maintaining staff wellbeing. The role is essential in delivering evidence-based care and coordinating departmental activities across multiple hospitals.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Ability to support and direct staff effectively.
• Experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management in the emergency department.
• Support the unit manager and take charge of shifts.
• Ensure the delivery of safe and quality patient care.

Job description

The band 6 clinical lead in the emergency department will provide excellent leadership and management for staff to ensure safe and quality care is provided.

You will be expected to lead by example, support the unit manager, take charge of shifts, and share responsibility for meeting key performance indicators.

The role requires you to support all grades of staff, directing activities to provide the optimal standard of care and maintain staff wellbeing.

At times, you will be asked to deputise for the unit manager and be involved in the development of policies and SOPs.

Providing evidence-based quality care for patients and service users.

To coordinate and take charge of the department.

To ensure staff wellbeing is upheld and that patient care is delivered in a safe and timely manner in adherence to local policies and procedures.

Maintain a good working relationship with all specialities/MDT.

Encourage growth and training within the team, supporting more junior staff.

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 several community health care premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer a range of general hospital services, including full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various consultant-led services.

WGH provides general hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and helps with non-life-threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three hospitals provide planned care including outpatient services, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. Additionally, outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

For more information about the role and responsibilities, please see the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. Visit our website at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 20 August 2025.