Clinical Lead Children's Outpatient Department

Employer University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Lancaster Infirmary Town Lancaster Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per anum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Would you like to make a real impact on the quality of care delivered in a dynamic, fast-paced outpatient setting?

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, compassionate, and experienced Registered Nurse (Child) to join our Outpatient Department as a Band 6 Clinical Lead Nurse, the post is 37.5hrs per week which will require leadership at the Children's Outpatient Department at Royal Lancaster Infirmary

As the Clinical Lead Nurse, you will play a key role in the day-to-day coordination and delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality nursing care across a wide range of outpatient specialties. This is a pivotal leadership role, providing professional support, supervision, and direction to the nursing team while promoting a positive patient experience.

Have continuing responsibility for the delivery of care needs and maintenance of Clinical Standards on the ward/dept.

Provide effective leadership and support to all grades of staff, planning and directing activities to provide the optimal standard of care

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

Promote service transformation.

Participate in Directorate/site management responsibilities.

We operate from two main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow and the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI),

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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

For further details on the advertised position and the principal job duties/responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification found under the supporting documents section. Additional information about the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay can be accessed on our website.

• 1st level registered nurse (child)
• Mentoring / assessing qualification or experience
• Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification.

• Evidence of clinical competence
• Able to assume a lead clinical role as appropriate
• Understanding of the setting and monitoring of standards
• Evidence of teaching and developing staff
• Able to work as a member of the multidisciplinary clinical team
• Experience in safeguarding children
• 2 years post registration experience

• Ability to prioritise and demonstrate time management and organisational skills in managing self and others
• Demonstrate…