Registered Nurse Ward 5

NHS; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a permanent Registered Nurse for Ward 5 at West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven. This role involves managing patient care on a 28-bedded ward, including both day and night shifts. Responsibilities include assessing patients, complying with professional conduct, and demonstrating compassion. The ideal candidate will hold an active nursing registration and possess strong interpersonal skills. Competitive salary and a structured preceptorship program are part of the offer.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Work as a student nurse in the NHS or equivalent experience.
• Continuing professional development, with portfolio.
• Connection with NMC code of professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide all aspects of patient care.
• Admit, assess & escalate any concerns to nurse in charge.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures.

Skills

Ability to work as a team member without close supervision

Developed communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to act as a mentor

Compassionate values and behaviours for dignified care

Education

Registered nurse (adult) with active registration

Job description

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) employees only

Registered Nurse, Ward 5 37.5 hours

We have an exciting opportunity to become a permanent registered nurse within our team.

We are a 28 bedded medical ward caring for patients with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Role will consist of 12‑hour shifts; both day and night shift working.

Main duties of the job

• Manage and provide all aspects of patient care.
• Admit, assess & escalate any concerns to nurse in charge.
• Assess NEWS score and effectively manage.
• Act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.
• Support other nurses in the ward team as necessary.
• Demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing practice and research.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.
• Take personal responsibility for putting the person receiving care first, and to challenge poor care as soon as any shortcomings are seen.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

We are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

We are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 262-A-25-7611536-A

Job location

Ward 5 West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG

Job description and responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

The Trust will provide a twelve‑month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.

Registered Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.

DBS costs are:

• Standard Check: £21.50 + £5.90 = £27.40, deducted over 4 months or one‑off.
• Enhanced Check: £49.50 + £5.90 = £55.40, deducted over 4 months or one‑off.

Benefits

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
• Flexible working scheme
• NHS discounts*
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup – free, confidential counselling and information service

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

• Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
• The post may close earlier than the specified closing date if sufficient response is received – apply as soon as possible.
• Candidates shortlisted will be notified via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered nurse (adult) with active registration.

Qualifications (Desirable)

• ALERT or equivalent.

Knowledge (Essential)

• Continuing professional development, with portfolio.
• NMC code of professional conduct.

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Budgetary awareness.
• Relevant speciality.
• Local PCPI agenda.

Skills (Essential)

• Ability to work as a team member without close supervision.
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act as a mentor.
• Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Skills (Desirable)

• IT skills.

Personal Circumstances (Essential)

• Motivation.
• Enthusiasm.

Experience (Essential)

• Work as a student nurse in the NHS, general nursing in the NHS, or equivalent.

Experience (Desirable)

• Supporting students.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

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 UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer

• North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
• Ward 5 West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven, CA28 8JG

Website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/