Ward Manager

Job summary

This post is only open to candidates with specialist cardiac clinical knowledge which is essential to the role.

We are seeking an experienced compassionate and motivated Cardiology Ward Manager to lead our inpatient cardiology unit. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled nurse with strong clinical expertise, comprehensive cardiac clinical knowledge and the ability and motivation to deliver outstanding patient centred care whilst inspiring and developing a multidisciplinary team. You'll be at the forefront of healthcare excellence, responsible for overseeing the daily operations , inspiring your team, and delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

The successful candidate will provide visible and effective leadership ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality evidence based care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.

This is pivotal role in the efficient functioning of a high-pressure environment, working in tandem with the current leadership team to ensure smooth operations, exceptional patient outcomes, and a cohesive team dynamic.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Leadership: Partner closely with the current leadership team to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team. Foster a culture of collaboration, mutual support, and shared accountability to optimize patient care delivery.
• Clinical Excellence: Uphold the highest standards of clinical care, overseeing the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acutely ill patients. Monitor patient progress, intervene as necessary, and champion evidence-based practices to enhance outcomes.
• Operational Oversight: Manage the day-to-day operations of the AMU, including patient flow management, bed allocation, and resource utilization. Coordinate closely with the existing leadership team to streamline processes, and maximize efficiency.
• Resource Management: Work collaboratively to allocate staffing, equipment, and supplies effectively, ensuring that the department is adequately resourced to meet patient needs while adhering to budgetary constraints and regulatory standards.
• Quality Assurance: Implement robust quality assurance measures to monitor and enhance the quality of care provided within the department. Conduct regular audits, analyse performance data, and implement improvement initiatives in partnership with the nursing team.

About us
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.

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.

Job 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

Person Specification

Shortlisting <>
Essential

• Adult nurse level 1
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills
• Demonstrates empathy and skills in management
• > Demonstrates commitment to high standards of patient care and service delivery

Desirable

• Degree level study or willingness to work towards this
• Basic IT and computer skills
• Experience in budgetary management and control or willingness to acquire this

Education <>
Essential

• Degree level adult nurse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in in a new tab).

From 6 April ​2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumululatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a a new window).

Employployer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom

Employer's website

Employer contact details
For questions about the the job, contact:
Meccs Matron
Jane Watts
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Details
Date posted
02 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 7

Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
331-8203663-UHMB

Job locations
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).