Job summaryINTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLYAn exciting opportunity has arisen to become a permanent, Senior Staff Nurse within EAU/SDEC and Ward 6 at WCH. We have 37.5 hour, substantive post.
The Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is comprised of; Emergency Assessment Unit, Ambulatory Care Unit & Ward 6 Short Stay Unit.
The Registered Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse working on the Emergency Assessment unit and Ward 6 Short stay unit delivering high standards of quality care.
Effective coordination of Same Day Emergency Care patients within EAU & Ward 6 and those attending for assessment under the care of the medical, elderly care or surgical teams. Provision of a good quality of safe care for patients and their significant others. Assessment, planning and evaluation of care within the remit of the service, ensuring safe and appropriate patient placement and the achievement of related Trust targets. Provision of a proactive learning environment for all grades of staff and students.
You will be responsible for taking regular charge of the unit, acting up in absence of the deputy ward manager & ward manager.
The role will consist of 12 hrs shifts: both day and night shift working inc. bank holidays/weekends.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will assist in the implementation and delivery of a first class service, providing the highest standards of nursing care to patients. They should have experience at band 5 within an acute medical setting and must be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. They must be a mentor or working towards that qualification. They must be able to work a flexible rota as it is expected that a band 6 will cover 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the smooth running of the unit whilst ensuring patient safety is the highest priority. They will liaise directly with the emergency department and the site coordination team. The post will involve the supervision and mentoring of junior staff. The post holder will not be responsible for the budget but needs an awareness of the resources available and the need to remain within the financial constraints.
About usAt 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.
DetailsDate posted14 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 6
Salary£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per Annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number262-A-26-8092171
Job locationsWest Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 SPONSORSHIPPlease 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 theUK 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 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
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
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 InformationPlease 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Registered nurse (adult) with active registration.
- AIMS or equivalent.
- ILS.
- Teaching qualification or equivalent.
- ALS
Desirable- Further relevant training at level 3 or equivalent
- Leadership qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Post registration patient care.
- Able to deal with a continually changing workload.
- Teaching / mentoring.
- Relevant nursing duties.
- Continuing professional development, with portfolio.
- NMC code of conduct.
- Results interpretation.
- Leadership.
- Clinical governance.
- Nursing strategy.
Skills and AptitudesEssential- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem solving skills.
- Extended clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, ECG interpretation.
- Interpreting baseline observations.
- IT skills.
- Able to use initiative appropriately.
- Able to work within a team without close supervision.
- Leadership skills.
- Organisational skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Other RequirementsEssential- Empathy.
- Motivation.
- Enthusiasm.
- Positive approach to change.
- Non-judgemental.
- Flexible working.
- Willing to undertake teaching and educate other professionals and students.
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
AddressWest Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward Sister
Nichola Mitchinson
nichola.mitchinson@ncic.nhs.uk
01946523580
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.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. 
