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Overview
The University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. Applications are welcomed from all individuals, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including BAME, LGBT+, and individuals with disabilities.
Job Description
The Huggett Suite, a bespoke stroke unit with six acute beds and 25 rehabilitation beds, specializes in acute stroke care and rehabilitation. This unit fosters collaboration with a multidisciplinary team comprising stroke clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, advanced care practitioners, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and dieticians.
The Clinical Leader role demands exceptional leadership and communication skills to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes. Responsibilities include daily workload management, supporting team members, and engaging with patients and their families during board rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. Candidates will be supported through training and development to enhance their nursing and delegation skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
- Supporting staff development through proactive engagement and training opportunities.
- Managing daily workloads efficiently and fostering teamwork.
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and team members.
Working Environment
The trust operates from three main hospitals:
- Furness General Hospital (FGH) – Full emergency departments and consultant-led services.
- Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI) – Comprehensive general hospital services.
- Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) – Planned care and urgent treatment services.
Additional services include community healthcare facilities offering diagnostics, therapies, and outreach services. The aim is to help individuals remain independent and manage their health effectively.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Minimum 12 months of Band 5 experience.
- Registered Nurse qualification or equivalent.
- Clinical skills in venepuncture and cannulation.
- Awareness of governance and patient safety in stroke care.
- Understanding of the stroke care pathway from admission to discharge.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with stroke patients.
- Evidence of leadership experience or qualification.
- Familiarity with multidisciplinary team (MDT) working.
- Previous experience in managing staff and rosters.
Additional Information
- Flexible working arrangements are supported wherever possible.
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
- The Trust reserves the right to close applications early if sufficient applications are received.
- Roles subject to DBS checks incur a fee: Enhanced (£38) or Standard (£18).
- Successful applicants under Agenda for Change contracts are subject to a six-month probationary period.
Application Process
Applications should clearly address the person specification to be considered for shortlisting. Visit the Inclusion and Diversity page at Inclusion and Diversity at UHMB for more details.
Deadline: Midnight, 15th December 2024.
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