Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 331-8125336-UHMB
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospital
- Town
- Barrow-in-furness
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/09/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Site Manager - Furness General Hospital
NHS AfC: Band 7
''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.
Job overview
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 can demonstrate excellent 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.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals - Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, 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.
RLI and FGH 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.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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/
We are looking at the successful candidate to demonstrate the skills, knowledge and relevant experience required, to lead and manage a busy elective and general surgical ward, with the support of strong and committed multi-disciplinary teams across both areas.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Recent leadership development or willingness to work towards a leadership qualification
- Experience of managing rosters/budgets/procurement
- Experience of managing risk/ complaints/grievances.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Nevinson
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07989435006
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