Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Shift work including nights and weekends)
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week (Shift work including nights and weekends)
- Job ref
- 331-7852486-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/04/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Clinical Leader - Emergency Department
NHS AfC: Band 6
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
The Band 6 Clinical Lead in the Emergency Department is a key leadership role focused on delivering safe, effective, and patient‑centred care. The post holder will act as a visible leader, supporting staff and maintaining high clinical standards in a fast‑paced environment.
You will lead by example, support the Unit Manager, take charge of shifts, and share responsibility for achieving performance targets. The role includes active involvement in patient safety, identifying and escalating risks, and promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
You will help manage patient flow, coordinating resources to ensure the timely assessment and movement of patients. This requires close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, including medical colleagues, AHPs, support staff, site teams, and specialty services.
You will support and guide staff of all grades, promoting wellbeing, professionalism, and effective teamwork. Strong leadership includes managing conflict appropriately and maintaining a positive working culture.
At times, you will deputise for the Unit Manager and contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies and SOPs.
Main duties of the job
Providing evidence based quality care for patients and service users.
To co-ordinate 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
1st Level Registered Nurse
Essential criteria
- 1st level registered nurse. Recent post basic clinical qualification in relevant area
- Recent relevant experience at senior level within the speciality. Evidence of clinical competence in speciality. Able to assume a lead clinical role as appropriate. Understanding of the setting and monitoring of standards. Evidence of teaching and developing staff. Able to work as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical team
- Demonstrable appropriate/specific clinical skills to designated area
Desirable criteria
- Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
- Advanced life support
- European Paediatric Advanced life support
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vicky Shimwell
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 591407
- Additional information
Becky Holmes
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