Job summary
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.
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 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
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
- 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
- Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
- Advanced life support
- European Paediatric Advanced life support
Person Specification
1st Level Registered Nurse
Essential
- 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
- Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
- Advanced life support
- European Paediatric Advanced life support
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
