Staff Nurse, Surgical *Internal Only*

Transformation Unit; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27-day holiday scheme

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice (lease cars, Cycle to

Vivup counselling

Job summary

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Aspen Surgical Ward on a 25.25 hour per week fixed-term contract (11 months maternity cover). The role focuses on pre- and post-operative care for vascular, ENT/Maxillo Facial and urology patients on a fast-paced ward.

The successful candidate will join a skilled team, provide high-quality nursing care, and work within an inclusive NHS Trust that supports professional development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• NHS student nurse or general nursing background within NHS or equivalent.
• Registered nurse with active registration.
• Teaching certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to work as a team with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality safe nursing care driven by patient experience and evidence-based practice on a fast-paced surgical ward.
• Deliver pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients (vascular, ENT/Maxillo Facial and urology).
• Liaise with multidisciplinary staff to support patient pathways and training will be provided.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Compassionate care

Portfolio CPD

Education

Registered nurse with active registration

Teaching certificate or equivalent

Job description

Main area General Surgery Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 11 months (maternity leave) Hours Part time - 25.25 hours per week (12hrs days / nights) Job ref 262-A-26-8182318

Employer North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cumberland Infirmary Town Carlisle Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

Staff Nurse, Surgical *Internal Only*

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

Knowledge and Experience

• Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
• Relevant field of nursing.
• Budgetary awareness.
• Supporting students.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active registration.
• Teaching certificate or equivalent.

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
• Medical speciality
• Local PCPI agenda

Other requirements

• Flexibility
• Willing to develop by expansion of the role

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.