Staff Nurse *Internal*

Ncic; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Discounts

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33

Salary Sacrifice schemes

Vivup counselling service

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) in Carlisle is seeking a band 5 registered nurse to join the Same Day Emergency Care service. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment, across medical, surgical, vascular, urology and oncology pathways.

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care with minimal supervision, contribute to ward management, and uphold NMC standards.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC Registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Mentorship qualification and Aims Course.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and deliver and evaluate nursing care, providing the prescribed nursing care without supervision.
• Assist in the management and provision of all aspects of patient care.
• Take charge of the ward as requested and supervise less experienced staff.

Skills

NMC registration

Mentorship qualification

Leadership

Job description

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area Same Day Emergency Care - 200134 Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday (08:00-20:30) - Weekend (10:00-18:00) - bank holidays) Job ref 262-A-26-8269912

Site Cumberland infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 nurse to join our team. Ready for a new challenge?

We need a band 5 registered nurse to work in SDEC , which specialises in managing the care of medical, surgical, vascular, urology, and acute oncology.

The successful candidate will be committed in providing excellent nursing care to our diverse group of patients. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate and increase your knowledge, experience and skills on a fast paced department.

Successful applicant must be able to provide high quality, safe nursing care, which is driven by patient experience and evidence-based practice.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be committed in providing excellent nursing care to our diverse group of patients with complex needs.

Assess, plan and deliver and evaluate nursing care, providing the prescribed nursing care without supervision.

Assist in the management and provision of all aspects of patient care.

Act in accordance with NMC code of professional conduct.

Demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing practice and research.

Comply with infection procedures too and control procedures at all times.

Take personal responsibility for putting the person receiving the care first, and to challenge poor care/practice, doing so as soon as any short comings are seen.

Management

Take charge of the ward as requested

Contribute to the running of the unit, providing leadership and supervision of less experienced staff

Contribute to the review of staff performance

Working for our organisation

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.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

• 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

As an organisation 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.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main 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.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, 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 eligiblevacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC Registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Mentorship qualification and Aims Course.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience working within an Acute Setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Risk Management.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Venapuncture and Cannulation.
• Ability to plan and organize work load.
• Ability to supervise staff in the absence of the Manager.
• Leadership and change course

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexibly within the Acute setting.
• Problem solving skills.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.