Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and enthusiastic nursing team on the Copeland Unit based in the West Cumberland Hospital. The ward currently supports 16 patients with various health conditions to be able to reach their baseline and optimum level and return back to their chosen environment. The complexities of their care and the main focus being on complex discharge planning, multi-disciplinary working and also supporting patients with the decision-making processes.

Whilst your base will be Whitehaven there will be the vast opportunity to work across the community hospital network and experience the excitement of another 5 areas. You will meet a whole host of staff with varying experiences, and be part of the biggest MDT to our 102 patients in 6 areas. There is also opportunity to gain experience in Palliative care working on the Loweswater Suite our 4 bed palliative unit which is based within the Copeland unit.

We are looking for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our cheerful, supportive team to deliver high quality, holistic care and join our well-established multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate should be motivated and enthusiastic about delivering holistic care to the patients and a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in discharge processes and supporting patients through education and lifestyle choices.

Main duties of the job
The post requires a candidate that is passionate about holistic care to enable them to support patients and their families for End-of-Life Care and safe discharges. The role will also involve clinical skills that include:

• male and female catheterisation
• venepuncture
• cannulation
• administration of IV medication
• ECGs
• wound care etc.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate and give examples of their experience within their supporting information relating to the essential criteria outlined on the job description. Training will be given to the successful candidate if required.

Hours
The hours to be offered are on rotation. These will be 12-hour shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights and are subject to change for service need.

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.

Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata (Agenda for Change, Band 5)

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 free, confidential counselling and information service

*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. Candidates successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Closing date: 15 November 2026. Apply through our website.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.