Staff Nurse Internal

Staff Nurse Internal Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Band 5 nurse to join our team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. This position is exclusively for current NCIC employees and involves working in the Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit, which focuses on the care of patients with medical, surgical, vascular, urology, and acute oncology needs. The successful candidate will be committed to providing exceptional nursing care to a diverse group of patients.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with complex needs.
• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care independently.
• Assist in managing all aspects of patient care.
• Act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.
• Implement current advances in nursing practice and research.
• Comply with infection control procedures at all times.
• Take personal responsibility for prioritizing patient care and addressing any shortcomings in care immediately.
• Take charge of the ward as required.
• Contribute to the operational management of the unit, offering leadership and supervision to junior staff.
• Participate in staff performance reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered nurse with active NMC registration.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Experience working in an acute healthcare setting.
• Audit experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in venipuncture and cannulation.
• Ability to plan and organize workload effectively.
• Capability to supervise staff in the absence of management.
• Flexibility to work within an acute setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Be a positive role model for others.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 10 years of service.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to NHS discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars and Cycle to Work.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Competitive NHS pension scheme.
• Vivup, a free and confidential counseling service for personal or work-related issues.

This position is full-time and offers a salary range of £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, pro rata. The closing date for applications is 20 October 2026. Please ensure that you provide evidence of meeting all essential criteria in your application. If a sufficient number of applications are received, the position may close earlier than the specified date.

For further information about the role and to apply, please visit our website or contact Caron Kirkbride at [email protected] or call 01228814191.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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