Job summary
Ward 4 FGH are looking for an enthusiastic andmotivated individual to a permanent clinical leadership role . Ward 4 is a general medical ward with an interest in developing the ward and Clinical Leaders to help lead and drive changes .

Ward 4 has 24 beds and cares for patients with acute and chronic general medical problems. Thereisopportunities to gain knowledge and experience in all aspects of acute medical nursing.

Any successful candidates will be fully supported, with the opportunity for managerial development and ongoing clinical skills development. Through support and leadership skills and knowledge education and training

Main duties of the job
Provide effective leadership and support to all grades of staff.

Regularly be the nurse in charge of shifts - making decisions and ensuring the smooth running of the unit.

Ensure the ward is clean and provides a safe environment for patients and staff.

To deputise for the Ward Manager when required.

Participate in directorate/management responsibilities.

Able to actively assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care with the multidisciplinary team, incorporating the whole of the patients' pathway.

Assessment and management of acutely unwell patients and the support of junior staff in this also.

Aware of the structure and organisation of the NHS and regulatory body's code of practice implementing this into nursing practice.

Participate in Clinical Governance by participating in auditing effectiveness of practice and incorporating findings.

Act as mentor or assessor in supervising and teaching of junior staff and unregistered staff.

Have key working relationships with all MDT members.

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.

Details
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 331-8145103-UHMB
Job locations: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow In Furness, LA14 4LF, United Kingdom

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
Education and qualifications
Essential

• 1st level registered nurse
• Post registration qualification in relevant area that has enhanced clinical practice
• Teaching qualification e.g city and guilds
• Mentoring and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Post registration management/leadership qualification or willingness to undertake a post registration certificate in management/leadership

Experience
Essential

• Evidence of clinical competence and credibility in clinical speciality
• Evidence of teaching, mentoring and developing staff
• Understanding of setting and monitoring of standards
• Able to assume a lead clinical role as appropriate
• Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary clinical team

Desirable

• recent management/leadership experience relevant to clinical speciality

Skills, Ability and Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrable basic and advanced clinical skills e.g: Peripheral venous cannulation, Physical assessment skills, Basic life support/ILS/Alert, Venepuncture, ECG
• Demonstrate ability to make clinical decisions and to develop others in this area
• Ability to manage the care of a wide variety of patient conditions
• Understanding of clinical governance and its application
• In depth knowledge of the role of research and development
• Ability to prioritise and demonstrate effective time management and organisational skills
• Committed to CPD of self and others
• IT skills - use of email, word processing, internet searching
• Demonstrate advanced people management skills including: Motivation of staff and team building ECDL or equiv, Negotiation, Decision Making, Leadership, Staff development, Conflict and problem solving, Initiating and managing change
• Understanding of current NHS issues and initiatives
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Effective negotiator
• Ensures that own actions support equality, diversity, rights and maintain quality

Desirable

• ECDL or Equiv

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Self motivated, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible
• Excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, approachable, caring, kind and compassionate
• Assertive, calm and objective
• Able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Flexible and adaptable to changing service needs
• Understands the Trust Values and behaviour

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).

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