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Job summary

Main area
Stroke
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent: Full time
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (internal rotation days and night shift)
Job ref
331-L11541124
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Huggett suite RLI
Town
Lancaster
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Leader - Huggett Suite

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

Do you want to work for an organisation which is within easy access of the stunning Lake District national park which

  • values inclusivity?
  • invests in you, with  in-house bespoke stroke  training, development and supervision from expertly trained clinical specialists?
  • is at the start of a transformational journey where collaboration between sector partners is core business?
  • values and invests in YOU? Then Huggett suite is the ward for you!       

We are a bespoke stroke unit, opened September 2021, which comprises of 6 acute beds and 25 rehabilitation beds specialising in acute stroke care and rehabilitation. We enjoy a close relationship with the Multi-disciplinary team of Stroke Clinicians, Clinical nurse Specialists, Advanced care Practitioners, Clinicians, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language therapists and Dieticians. 

Main duties of the job

You will be a clinical leader who will be encouraged and supported to proactively engage with these professions to provide the best quality care and outcomes for our patients. You will need to have excellent communication skills, leadership skills and participate in providing and sharing information throughout the day, to patients and their relatives, at board rounds and at regular ward multidisciplinary meetings. 
You will support all team members, through a proactive approach, to manage your daily workload and develop your delegation skills. Excellent communication and time management skills are a necessity to this position. You will be supported to develop your nursing skills, and you will be supported to undertake additional training and study days.

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.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person specification

essential

Essential criteria
  • Minimum 12 months experience at band 5
  • Degree or equivalent nurse qualification
  • Holds appropriate clinical skills such as venepuncture and cannulation
  • Awareness of governance and patient safety issues within stroke
  • Show insight into the stroke pathway from admission to discharge and beyond
Desirable criteria
  • Worked previously with stroke patients
  • Evidence of previous leadership experience or qualification
  • Previous experience of MDT working
  • Previous experience of managing staff issues such as sickness, roster

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNHS Pastoral CareStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachael Broadley
Job title
Ward manager Huggett suite
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01524 516473