Clinical Leader - Elective Orthopaedic Unit
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | Barrow, LA144LF |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7698875/331-7698875-UHMB |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
This clinical leader role involves coordinating staff, activity and providing leadership while maintain and monitoring the high standards expected on the Elective Orthopaedic Unit at Furness General Hospital . This post will be well suited to enthusiastic, motivated nurses wishing to work within a welcoming team.
The Elective Orthopaedic Unit Cares for Patients who undergo joint replacements, Knees, Hips and Shoulders.
Act as an effective role model whilst having responsibility for the management of the wards in conjunction with and in the absence of the Ward Manager.
Assist Ward Manager with recruitment and selection of staff and be responsible for a safe and effective duty roster.
Develop and implement policies and actively look for ways to develop services.
Co-ordinate the provision of high-quality patient care with ensuring standards of cleanliness and a safe environment.
Lead in the professional development and performance management of staff in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal and Development reviews for staff and lead and deliver educational and training programmes.
Complete Audits
Mentor and be a role model to junior staff
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/
This advert closes on Friday 10 Apr 2026
This clinical leader role involves coordinating staff, activity and providing leadership while maintain and monitoring the high standards expected on the Elective Orthopaedic Unit at Furness General Hospital . This post will be well suited to enthusiastic, motivated nurses wishing to work within a welcoming team.
The Elective Orthopaedic Unit Cares for Patients who undergo joint replacements, Knees, Hips and Shoulders.
Act as an effective role model whilst having responsibility for the management of the wards in conjunction with and in the absence of the Ward Manager.
Assist Ward Manager with recruitment and selection of staff and be responsible for a safe and effective duty roster.
Develop and implement policies and actively look for ways to develop services.
Co-ordinate the provision of high-quality patient care with ensuring standards of cleanliness and a safe environment.
Lead in the professional development and performance management of staff in conjunction with the Ward Manager.
Participate in the Trust Appraisal and Development reviews for staff and lead and deliver educational and training programmes.
Complete Audits
Mentor and be a role model to junior staff
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/
This advert closes on Friday 10 Apr 2026