Advanced Nurse Practitioner-Acute Medical Unit/Same Day Emergency Care

NHS; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is seeking an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for a 12-month fixed-term position. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree, be passionate about patient care, and possess significant clinical experience. Join a supportive team and contribute to high-quality health services in a dynamic medical setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Graduate (RGN) with Master's degree.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Proven track record in managing changes in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality end-to-end patient interventions in emergency care.
• Work autonomously in the Acute Medical Unit and Same Day Emergency Care.
• Support colleagues' development in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical competence

Change management

Education

RGN

Masters

None medical prescriber

Registered Mentor

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Advanced Nurse Practitioner-Acute Medical Unit/Same Day Emergency Care

The closing date is 01 July 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic Advanced (Nurse) Practitioner to join our friendly team working between the Acute Medical unit and the Same Day Emergency Care Unit on a 12 month Fixed Term contract covering maternity.

You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you will be able to prioritise working with a range of staff and patients from the multidisciplinary wider hospital team.

Please contact Michelle Oliver if you want to arrange a visit.

Main duties of the job

We can offer you a friendly team to work alongside as we deliver high quality end to end patient interventions. You will be supported to work autonomously in delivering the best care within the emergency care setting and we will encourage you to be involved in yours and other colleagues development.

Are the prepared for the challenge? We would encourage you to come and visit us and we will demonstrate our passion for the work we do.

Full details of main responsibilities can be found in the attached job description and person specification for this role.

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 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.

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

Qualifications

• RGN
• Masters
• None medical prescriber
• Relevant teaching qualification eg City & Guilds or Professional Trainers Certificate
• Registered Mentor
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of establishing effective communication
• Evidence of clinical competence and credibility in the speciality and relevant post-registration qualification experience which must be in an appropriate area of specialist practice at a senior level
• Exercise a high degree of autonomy within specialist area

Change management

• Evidence of change management

teaching

• Evidence of teaching junior staff

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.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

£53,755 to £60,504 a yearper annum pro rata