Staff Nurse, Surgical

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Carlisle is seeking a motivated Band 5 registered nurse for the Aspen ward, specializing in pre- and post-operative care. The role includes providing high-quality care to patients with diverse needs and supporting nursing students. Ideal candidates will have nursing qualifications and the ability to work in a team. Competitive salary and flexible working patterns available.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme

NHS discounts

Flexible working scheme

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate compassionate care and dignity for patients.
• Flexibility and motivation to expand role.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide an excellent standard of nursing care to patients with complex needs.
• Support training for nursing students as necessary.
• Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work as a team member

Compassionate values and behaviours

Education

Registered nurse with active registration

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Job Summary

Internal only to North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) employees. Band 5 registered nurse Aspen.

Ready for a new challenge? Come and join Aspen 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 the Aspen ward, which specialises in managing the pre‑ and post‑operative care of surgical patients (vascular, ENT/Maxillofacial).

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 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 of whom have complex needs. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate and increase your knowledge, experience and skills on a fast‑paced surgical ward. 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.

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.

Details

Date posted: 18 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 262‑A‑25‑7574909

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

Job Description

Job 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.

Immigration: 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.

Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant: If 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 eligible vacancies.

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:

• Standard Check: £21.50 + £5.90 administration = £27.40 (deducted over 4 months or one‑off payment)
• Enhanced Check: £49.50 + £5.90 administration = £55.40 (deducted over 4 months or 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 (subject to eligibility)

Important Information

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

Essential Knowledge and Experience

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

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

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

Essential Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active registration.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching certificate or equivalent.

Essential Skills and Aptitudes

• 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 Skills and Aptitudes

• IT skills.
• Local PCPI agenda.
• Medical speciality.

Essential Personal Circumstances

• Motivation
• Enthusiasm

Essential Other Requirements

• Flexibility
• Willing to develop by expansion of the role

Employer Details

Employer name: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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

Employer's website: https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/