Anaesthetic Recovery Clinical Leader - Internal Only

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Operating Department Practitioner or Registered Nurse to join the Theatre Team at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary as a Band 6 Clinical Leader for Anaesthetics and Recovery.

This is a key leadership role that will provide expert clinical, professional, and operational leadership across the Anaesthetics and Recovery service, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will be a visible and supportive leader, promoting excellence in clinical practice, staff development, and patient safety. Working closely with the Theatre Management Team, the post holder will lead on workforce development, governance, quality improvement, and service innovation, supporting the delivery of an efficient and responsive perioperative service. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner to influence service development, drive continuous improvement, and help shape the future of Anaesthetics and Recovery within a dynamic theatre environment.

Main duties of the job

The Band 6 Anaesthetics and Recovery Clinical Leader is responsible for providing visible clinical and operational leadership within the Anaesthetics and Recovery teams, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. The post holder will support the day-to-day management of staff, including supervision, appraisal and professional development, while promoting excellence in clinical practice. They will lead on governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives, acting as a role model and supporting the Theatre Management Team in achieving departmental objectives, maintaining patient safety, and delivering an efficient theatre service.

About us

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust covers a large geographical area which encompasses the Furness peninsula, the city of Lancaster and the Lake District. We provide a comprehensive range of acute and support hospital services to a population of 350,000 based around Morecambe Bay.

Join us and make a real impact on the future of perioperative care of the patientswithin this Trust. Morecambe Bay Hospitals trust is situated to the south of the lake district and to the west of the Yorkshire dales. It is within an easy drive to Manchester for shopping, nightlife, and large sporting venues. It is easily accessible from the M6, making it a comfortable commute from both north and south.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period (this includes bank staff). This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

331-8227051-UHMB

Job locations

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Band 6

Essential

• Current NMC/HCPC registration
• Min experience of 2 years at band 5
• Responsible for own CPD training
• IT skills essential
• Adheres to local and Trust policies
• Effective communication
• Good organisation skills
• Evidence of anaesthetic qualification and fully competent
• Fully competent in recovery
• Proven ability to lead a theatre team
• Ability to handle conflict and professional issues
• Able to motivate and engage within the MDT
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work the hours required by the service
• Proven ability to work effectively within the team
• Support equality, diversity and rights
• Aware of responsibilities in line with data protection

Desirable

• Knowledge of finance, budget and procurement processes
• Additional post graduate qualifications
• Evidence of experience at this level

Person Specification

Band 6

Essential

• Current NMC/HCPC registration
• Min experience of 2 years at band 5
• Responsible for own CPD training
• IT skills essential
• Adheres to local and Trust policies
• Effective communication
• Good organisation skills
• Evidence of anaesthetic qualification and fully competent
• Fully competent in recovery
• Proven ability to lead a theatre team
• Ability to handle conflict and professional issues
• Able to motivate and engage within the MDT
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work the hours required by the service
• Proven ability to work effectively within the team
• Support equality, diversity and rights
• Aware of responsibilities in line with data protection

Desirable

• Knowledge of finance, budget and procurement processes
• Additional post graduate qualifications
• Evidence of experience at this level

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 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

Address

Royal Lancaster Infirmary

Ashton Road

Lancaster

LA1 4RP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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 https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

Band 6

Essential

• Current NMC/HCPC registration
• Min experience of 2 years at band 5
• Responsible for own CPD training
• IT skills essential
• Adheres to local and Trust policies
• Effective communication
• Good organisation skills
• Evidence of anaesthetic qualification and fully competent
• Fully competent in recovery
• Proven ability to lead a theatre team
• Ability to handle conflict and professional issues
• Able to motivate and engage within the MDT
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work the hours required by the service
• Proven ability to work effectively within the team
• Support equality, diversity and rights
• Aware of responsibilities in line with data protection

Desirable

• Knowledge of finance, budget and procurement processes
• Additional post graduate qualifications
• Evidence of experience at this level