Registered Nurse, Maple A

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Carlisle is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Maple A unit at Cumberland Infirmary. This role involves patient care pre-and post-operatively, medication administration, and team responsibility. Ideal candidates are experienced or newly qualified nurses passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care. Benefits include a competitive NHS pension and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

27-day holiday, rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

Competitive NHS Pension

Access to NHS discounts

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered nurse (adult) with active registration.
• Experience in NHS or general nursing required.
• Flexibility in working hours and willingness to develop.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for your own team of patients.
• Administer medications (oral, sub-cutaneous, intravenous).
• Care for patients pre-and post-operatively.

Skills

Continuing professional development

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Registered nurse (adult) with active registration

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Overview

Band 5 Registered nurse, up to 112.5 hours per week, full time permanent. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse to join the team on Maple A (Relocated from Aspen ward) at the Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle. Maple A is a 22 bedded unit accommodating elective and surgical procedures looking after colorectal, upper and lower GI, urology and gynae. The successful candidate will benefit from working with a supportive, experienced team.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment. Applicants from both experienced and newly qualified nurses are welcome, with a noted level of support for newly qualified staff.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for your own team of patients.
• Complete admission packages.
• Medication administration (oral, sub-cutaneous, intravenous and intra-muscular).
• Care of patients pre- and post-operatively.
• Management of naso-gastric tubes, drains, wounds, and stoma care.
• Discharge planning.

The successful applicant will be committed to providing high quality, safe nursing care driven by patient experience and evidence-based practice.

About Us

At NCIC, the ambition is to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1 October 2019, the Trust provides rural and remote healthcare, and a wide range of community and acute services across north Cumbria and beyond. We employ more than 6,500 staff and deliver over 70 services across 15 main locations. Our five key principles are: being clinically led, quality and safety at the heart, a positive patient experience every time, a great place to work, and managing our money well.

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: Registered nurse (adult) with active registration.
• Desirable: NST 307 or equivalent; relevant postgraduate development or equivalent.
• Essential: Experience in NHS or general nursing (student nurses or equivalent may apply in some contexts).
• Desirable: Relevant field of nursing; budgetary awareness; supporting students.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Continuing professional development with portfolio; NMC code of professional conduct; equality legislation and best practice.
• Flexibility of working hours; motivation; enthusiasm; positive approach to change; willingness to develop by expanding the role.
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work as a team member with minimal supervision; organisational skills; interpreting baseline observations; initiative; compassionate care.
• Desirable: IT skills; extended clinical skills (e.g., venepuncture, ECG interpretation); leadership and problem-solving skills.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible posts.
• 27-day holiday rising to 33 after 10 years; flexible working scheme; opportunities for development.
• Competitive NHS Pension; access to NHS discounts; Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• A lease car may be available for this position where applicable.

Important Information

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email to log on to Trac to select an interview time, usually within two weeks of the closing date. For applicants using Hotmail or with strict firewall settings, please ensure junk mail is checked.

Important Immigration Notes: Please note changes to UK immigration policy. Some visa sponsorship may be limited by salary thresholds or ISL eligibility. If applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Equal Opportunity The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children. The post is subject to a DBS check; costs are met by the candidate via salary deduction where applicable.

Employer North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY. Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/