Job summary
- Main area
- cardiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 29 hours per week (internal rotation onto nights)
- Job ref
- 331-L19280925
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary
- Town
- Lancaster
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Leader - CCU
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 clinical lead with relevant post registration experience to join our team on the Cardiac Care Unit at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary.
The Cardiac Care Unit cares for patients with a variety of acute cardiac conditions, including provision of Non-Invasive ventilation such as CPAP and High flow nasal oxygen.
The unit has the ability to perform procedures such as insertion of temporary pacing wires, trans-oesophageal echos, pericardiocentesis and cardioversion.
Main duties of the job
You should have good interpersonal skills, strong leadership, innovative ideas, a positive approach to change management and relevant cardiology experience. If you are highly motivated and enthusiastic, dedicated to improving clinical practice, ambitious in providing excellent care to patients and are committed to personal and staff development, we would be delighted to hear from you
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 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.
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
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- 1st level registered nurse
- Qualifications in relevant clinical area
- Mentoring/Assessor
Desirable criteria
- Recent leadership development qualification
- Recent critical care qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent relevant experience at senior level within the speciality
- Evidence of clinical competence in speciality
- Understanding the setting and monitoring of standards
Skills ability
Essential criteria
- ILS/ALS/AIMS
- Prioritise, delegate and demonstrate good time management
- Understanding of current local and national issues within the NHS
Desirable criteria
- Research and development within speciality area
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
- Lisa Downham
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01524 516251
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