Clinical Leader

An excitingopportunity has arisen to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic individual as a Clinical Leader on the Acute Medical Unit.
You will be able to:

• Work as an effective team leader
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Deliver high quality patient focused care
• Dedicated to improving clinical practice
• Committed to personal and staff development

You must be highly motivated, willing to take on new challenges and prepared to lead the Unit with a strong emphasis on Governance issues, Patient Focus, Quality of Care and a desire to build and enhance a proactive team.
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.
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/