Clinical Leader - Same Day Emergency Care

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Leader for Same Day Emergency Care. This role requires a motivated individual to manage patient referrals and ensure timely care delivery. You will lead changes to enhance patient services while focusing on governance and team development. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment, collaborating with a dedicated team across multiple facilities. If you are passionate about improving healthcare services and enjoy leading a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with mentoring or teaching qualification required.
• Triage training is desirable for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the department, ensuring effective patient flow.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

Skills

ILS/ALERT

peripheral venous cannulation

physical assessment

IV administration

venipuncture

ECG

ALS

Education

1st level registered nurse

recent post-basic clinical qualification

mentoring/assessing or teaching qualification

Leadership development or working towards leadership qualification

ECDL or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Clinical Leader for Same Day Emergency Care.

Your main role will be to answer the coordinator's referral phone and accept or decline all medical referrals received via phone, face-to-face, or email.

You will apply your experience and medical knowledge to triage patients appropriately, ensuring they receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

You will communicate effectively over the phone, building positive relationships with internal and external partners.

You will lead and support the department daily, ensuring the effective flow of patients, communicating with the team, and addressing any issues.

Main duties of the job

SDEC is evolving to meet service user needs. You will help lead changes and suggest improvements to enhance patient care.

You must be highly motivated, open to new challenges, and prepared to lead the unit with a focus on governance, patient care, quality, and team development.

About us

We operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital, along with community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital, Queen Victoria Hospital, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

Our services include emergency, outpatient, diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical care, with outreach services across Morecambe Bay to support independent living and health management.

Job description

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under the supporting documents. More information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be found at https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/.

Person Specification

Education

• Essential: 1st level registered nurse, recent post-basic clinical qualification, mentoring/assessing or teaching qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, Professional Trainers Certificate)
• Desirable: Leadership development or working towards leadership qualification, ECDL or equivalent

Experience

• Essential: Recent senior-level experience in the specialty, evidence of clinical competence, understanding of standards, staff development experience
• Desirable: Triage trained

Skills

• Essential: ILS/ALERT, peripheral venous cannulation, physical assessment, IV administration, venipuncture, ECG
• Desirable: ALS

Additional requirements include a DBS check and current UK professional registration.