Paediatric Staff Nurse

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in Whitehaven, England, is seeking a Paediatric Staff Nurse, Band 5. You will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in a vibrant paediatric team at West Cumberland Hospital. The ideal candidate should have NMC registration, alongside experience in paediatric or general nursing. This position offers competitive salary benefits and relocation assistance.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

NHS discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a student nurse or in paediatric nursing within the NHS.
• Registered with active NMC registration or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care.
• Contributing to the development and evaluation of nursing practice.
• Providing nursing care in accordance with local policies.

Skills

Nursing care assessment

NMC code compliance

Emergency care paediatric nursing

Education

Registered Nurse – child

Job description

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Staff Nurse, Band 5, at West Cumberland Hospital. This vacancy offers the opportunity to be part of a growing, vibrant paediatric team, providing effective healthcare to the people of north Cumbria.

The successful candidate will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, providing prescribed nursing care without supervision. The candidate should have experience working as a student nurse or in paediatric nursing within the NHS or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job include:

• Assessing, planning, delivering, and evaluating nursing care
• Contributing to the development and evaluation of nursing practice within the department and ward area
• Providing nursing care in accordance with local policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Complying with the NMC code of professional conduct

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Registered Nurse child with active NMC registration or working towards
• Experience as a student nurse or in general nursing within the NHS or equivalent
• Experience in emergency care paediatric nursing

Benefits

The trust offers a range of benefits, including:

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service

A lease car may be available for this position, and relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region.

The salary for this position is £31,049 to £37,796 a year, pro-rata.

Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is 16 October 2025. If sufficient response is received, this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, so please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.