Clinical Leader - Huggett Suite

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lancaster is seeking a Clinical Leader for their bespoke stroke unit. The ideal candidate should have a nursing degree, minimum 12 months experience, and be skilled in communication and leadership. This role involves engaging with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best care outcomes. Support for training and professional development is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience at band 5.
• Holds appropriate clinical skills such as venepuncture and cannulation.
• Awareness of governance and patient safety issues within stroke.

Responsibilities

• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to provide quality care.
• Participate in board rounds and ward multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support team members to manage daily workload.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Time management skills

Education

Degree or equivalent nurse qualification

Job description

Job summary

Do you want to work for an organisation which is within easy access of the stunning Lake District national park which values inclusivity, invests in you with in-house bespoke stroke training, development and supervision from expertly trained clinical specialists, and is at the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business? Huggett suite is the ward for you.

We are a bespoke stroke unit, opened September 2021, which comprises 6 acute beds and 25 rehabilitation beds specialising in acute stroke care and rehabilitation. We enjoy a close relationship with the Multi-disciplinary team of Stroke Clinicians, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Care Practitioners, Clinicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Dietitians.

Main duties of the job

You will be a clinical leader who will be encouraged and supported to proactively engage with these professions to provide the best quality care and outcomes for our patients. You will need to have excellent communication skills, leadership skills and participate in providing and sharing information throughout the day, to patients and their relatives, at board rounds and at regular ward multidisciplinary meetings. You will support all team members, through a proactive approach, to manage your daily workload and develop your delegation skills. Excellent communication and time management skills are a necessity to this position. You will be supported to develop your nursing skills, and you will be supported to undertake additional training and study days.

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. Our community services for adults are provided in people\'s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

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

Essential

• Minimum 12 months experience at band 5
• Degree or equivalent nurse qualification
• Holds appropriate clinical skills such as venepuncture and cannulation
• Awareness of governance and patient safety issues within stroke
• Show insight into the stroke pathway from admission to discharge and beyond

Desirable

• Worked previously with stroke patients
• Evidence of previous leadership experience or qualification
• Previous experience of MDT working
• Previous experience of managing staff issues such as sickness, roster

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 appropriate government guidance.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the appropriate official guidance.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Employer\'s website: www.uhmb.nhs.uk