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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

The closing date is 14 May 2025

Job summary

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.

Date posted

27 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-L16380425

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

Job description

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/

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN
Masters
None medical prescriber
Post reg course
Relevant teaching qualification eg City & Guilds or Professional Trainers Certificate
Completed accredited communication skills training
Registered Mentor
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

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

Essential

Evidence of change management

teaching

Essential

Evidence of teaching junior staff

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

RGN
Masters
None medical prescriber
Post reg course
Relevant teaching qualification eg City & Guilds or Professional Trainers Certificate
Completed accredited communication skills training
Registered Mentor
Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

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

Essential

Evidence of change management

teaching

Essential

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Emergency Care

Michelle Oliver

michelle.oliver@mbht.nhs.uk

01524512287

Date posted

27 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

331-L16380425

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

Supporting documents

Privacy notice

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)