Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arose for a full time Clinical Site Manager at Furness General Hospital.

This role is to oversee the clinical and operation management of the hospital on a day to day basis.

You need to make quick decision to enhance flow following policies and protocols to enhance the best patient experience.

Main duties of the job
As the clinical site manager you work autonomously and as part of a team it holds a high level of decision making authority and will be the first point of contact for all external enquires.

You will work closely with all divisions to ensure national targets are sustained.

We are seeking a caring, compassionate experienced Registered Nurse who candemonstrateexcellent leadership skills, can delegate effectively, and work effectively and efficiently as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will be reliable, flexible, motivated, have excellent clinical skills, a commitment to ongoing learning and development, a commitment to delivering high quality care and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation.

The post holder will be expected to work shifts over a 7 day period.

The Matron will work closely with the successful candidate providing development and support.

About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals - Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), FurnessGeneral Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well asa number ofcommunity healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

RLI and FGH have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGHprovidesa range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threateningconditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitalsprovidea 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, communityhospitalsand our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve theirhealthand manage their conditions through high quality care,adviceand support.

Details
Date posted: 21 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 331-8125336-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 Specificationlocatedunder the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

We are looking at the successful candidate todemonstratethe skills, knowledge and relevant experience required, to lead and manage a busy elective and general surgical ward, withthe supportofstrong and committed multi-disciplinary teams across both areas.

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• 1st level Registered Nurse
• Mentoring/assessing qualification or teaching qualification eg City & Guilds, Professional Trainers Certificate
• At least 2 years experience at band 6 level
• Evidence of change - Project initiatives and evidence of improving care

Desirable

• Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
• Experience of managing rosters/budgets/procurement
• Experience of managing risk/ complaints/grievances.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

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).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-furness, LA14 4LF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Matron Joanne Nevinson, joanne.nevinson@mbht.nhs.uk, 07989435006

Supporting documents
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