Registered Nurse - Ward 6 FGH
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Ward 6 is a 28 bed specialist ward providing care for patients with stroke and frail elderly needs, including 4 acute stroke beds. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills and gain valuable experience in stroke care, rehabilitation and multidisciplinary team working. Whether you are newly qualified or looking to expand your expertise, Ward 6 offers a supportive environment with excellent learning and development opportunities.
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse on ward 6, you will be responsible for delivering high quality patient centred care to patients with acute stroke, frailty and complex medical needs. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, ensuring patients physical, psychological and social needs are met. You will monitor the clinical condition of the patient, recognise any deterioration and escalate concerns. You will support stroke rehabilitation by promoting independence and working collaboratively with MDT team.
About Us
We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community 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.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
331-8232730-UHMB
Job locations
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job
As a registered nurse on ward 6, you will be responsible for delivering high quality patient centred care to patients with acute stroke, frailty and complex medical needs. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, ensuring patients physical, psychological and social needs are met. You will monitor the clinical condition of the patient, recognise any deterioration and escalate concerns. You will support stroke rehabilitation by promoting independence and working collaboratively with MDT team.
About Us
We operatefrom 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, andUlverstonCommunity 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,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community 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.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
331-8232730-UHMB
Job locations
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Job Description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients with acute stroke, frail elderly patients and those with complex medical conditions
- - undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, develop, implement and evaluate care plans
- monitor patients clinical condition through regular assessments of vital signs, neurological observations and early recognition of deterioration, escalating concerns promptly
- provide specialist stroke care and work in collaboration with the MDT
- communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and member of the MDT
- maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation using electronic patient record systems
- maintain professional accountability at all times practising in accordance with the NMC Code.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
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
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
As a registered nurse on ward 6, you will be responsible for delivering high quality patient centred care to patients with acute stroke, frailty and complex medical needs. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, ensuring patients physical, psychological and social needs are met. You will monitor the clinical condition of the patient, recognise any deterioration and escalate concerns. You will support stroke rehabilitation by promoting independence and working collaboratively with MDT team.
Essential
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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
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
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Job responsibilities
- Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients with acute stroke, frail elderly patients and those with complex medical conditions
- - undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, develop, implement and evaluate care plans
- monitor patients clinical condition through regular assessments of vital signs, neurological observations and early recognition of deterioration, escalating concerns promptly
- provide specialist stroke care and work in collaboration with the MDT
- communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and member of the MDT
- maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely documentation using electronic patient record systems
- maintain professional accountability at all times practising in accordance with the NMC Code.
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essential and criteria
Essential
- NMC registration
- Specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality of patients or willingness to undertake
- IT skills, use of email, lorenzo
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Experience of working with stroke and frail elderly patients
- NG insertion
- Mentoring and assessing
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essential and criteria
Essential
- NMC registration
- Specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality of patients or willingness to undertake
- IT skills, use of email, lorenzo
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Experience of working with stroke and frail elderly patients
- NG insertion
- Mentoring and assessing
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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
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
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
As a registered nurse on ward 6, you will be responsible for delivering high quality patient centred care to patients with acute stroke, frailty and complex medical needs. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised care, ensuring patients physical, psychological and social needs are met. You will monitor the clinical condition of the patient, recognise any deterioration and escalate concerns. You will support stroke rehabilitation by promoting independence and working collaboratively with MDT team.
Essential
- NMC registration
- Specific clinical skills appropriate to speciality of patients or willingness to undertake
- IT skills, use of email, lorenzo
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Experience of working with stroke and frail elderly patients
- NG insertion
- Mentoring and assessing
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 (opens in a new window).
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
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
Furness General Hospital
Dalton Lane
Barrow in Furness
LA14 4LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
