Staff Nurse, Willow A/B

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

Job summary

A healthcare trust providing services in rural areas is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for a full-time position on Willow A ward at the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care, where you will assess and support general medical patients. The role requires an active registered nurse, with a supportive environment for development and continued professional growth. NHS benefits include competitive pension and holiday schemes.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working scheme

NHS discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS pension scheme

Free counselling service

Qualifications

• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Understanding of NMC code of professional conduct.
• Knowledge of clinical governance implications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for general medical patients.
• Support the team in delivering excellent patient care.
• Work effectively in a supportive environment.

Skills

Ability to work as a team member

Developed communication skills

Mentoring ability

Compassionate values and behaviours

Education

Registered nurse with active registration

Job description

Band 5 Staff Nurse – 37.5 hours per week

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic nurse to join our team on Willow A ward. Willow A is an acute ward specialising in looking after general medical patients. This is a new ward and an exciting opportunity to join a new team and share our commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care. Healthcare professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Main Duties

Willow A is a new general medical ward based at the Cumberland Infirmary. General medical patients are admitted via the medical admissions unit, A+E, and ITU. You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for general medical patients and support the team in delivering excellent patient care in a supportive environment.

About Us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1 October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We are responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and employ more than 6,500 staff.

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
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

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 – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems (subject to eligibility)

Job Details

Date posted: 11 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 262‑A‑25‑7657555
Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle (CA2 7HY)

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active registration

Knowledge and Experience

• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• NMC code of professional conduct.
• Implications of clinical governance.
• Student nurse or general nursing in the NHS or equivalent.

Desirable Experience

• Renal or haematology experience
• Budgetary experience
• Relevant speciality experience
• Student support

Skills and Aptitudes

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

Other Requirements

• Willing to develop by expansion of the role.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service check is required under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. DBS charges will be deducted from salary. Additional details on immigration, sponsorship and UK registration are provided on the NHS Careers website.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.