Registered Nurse - Acute Medical Unit | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lancaster seeks a qualified nurse for the Acute Medical Unit. Ideal candidates should be capable of assessing and planning patient care, guiding junior staff, and ensuring compliance with NHS practices. Newly qualified nurses are welcome, with support provided for professional growth. The role emphasizes teamwork within a dynamic emergency environment.

Qualifications

• Able to actively assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care.
• Adept in NHS regulations and code of practice.
• Experience in mentoring and supervising junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical governance and auditing practices.
• Act as a mentor or assessor for junior staff.
• Manage a team in the absence of the Ward/Dept Manager.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Team collaboration

Nursing mentorship

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Want a career in Acute Medicine?

Do you enjoy the challenges an acute medical assessment unit demands and would you like the opportunity to work within the emergency floor at RLI?

We have a vacancy on the Acute Medical Unit and we are looking for a suitably qualified nurse to join this proactive team. Equally if you are a newly qualified nurse who would like a career in acute nursing but are worried that it may be too early in your career we are also happy to ensure you can work on the unit and support would be provided to ensure you flourish.

We are looking for a qualified nurse to join our team.

The Emergency Floor supports lifelong learning and development and is committed to the continuing development of our trained nurses.

Responsibilities:

• Able to actively assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, incorporating the whole of the patients’ pathway.
• Aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS and regulatory body's code of practice implementing this into nursing practice.
• Participate in Clinical Governance by participating in auditing effectiveness of practice and incorporating findings.
• Act as mentor or assessor in supervising and teaching of junior staff and unregistered staff.
• Act as shift leader or manage a team in the absence of the Ward/Dept Manager.

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.

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.

Please note that this advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025.