Staff Nurse, Surgical

North Cumbria Integrated Care Nhs Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday

Flexible Working

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice

Development opportunities

NHS Pension

Vivup

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Carlisle is looking for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join the Aspen specialist surgery ward on a 25.25 hour, fixed‑term contract. You will contribute to pre and post‑operative care for vascular, ENT/Maxillofacial and urology patients, delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based nursing on a fast‑paced ward.

The post offers NHS pay under Agenda for Change with pro rata salary £32,073–£39,043 per year, and a structured preceptorship for new to

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active registration.
• Current UK registration for nursing.
• Willingness to work in NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, safe nursing care on a fast-paced surgical ward.
• Contribute to pre- and post-operative care for vascular, ENT/Maxillo Facial and urology patients.
• Adhere to evidence-based practice and maintain patient experience.

Job description

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES Band 5 registered nurse Aspen 25.25 hours per week

Ready for a new challenge? Come and join ASPEN specialist surgery ward. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 staff nurse to join our team.

We need a band 5 registered nurse to work on Aspen, which specialises in managing the pre and post-operative care of surgical patients (vascular, ENT/Maxillo Facial and urology).

The successful applicant will be committed to 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 surgical ward.

Successful applicants 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 applicant will be committed to providing an excellent standard of nursing care to our diverse group of patients, some who have complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate and increase your knowledge, experience and skills on a fast paced surgical ward.

Successful applicants must be able to provide high quality safe nursing care which is driven by patient experience and evidence based practice. Previous experience of nursing surgical specialities or patients with tracheostomy / laryngectomy is desirable, however not essential as training will be given.

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

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.

Details

Date posted: 23 September 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 11 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 262-A-26-8182318

Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 theUK 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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information. This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

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 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
• Flexible working Scheme
• NHS Discounts*
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
• Excellent opportunities for development*
• Competitive NHS Pension scheme
• Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

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

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.

Desirable

• Relevant field of nursing.
• Budgetary awareness.
• Supporting students.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with active registration.

Desirable

• Teaching certificate or equivalent.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio
• NMC code of professional conduct
• Equality issues and best Practice

Desirable

• IT skills.
• Medical speciality
• Local PCPI agenda

Other requirements

Essential

• Flexibility
• Willing to develop by expansion of the role

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.

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: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Michelle Haughan

[e-mail]

07964723922