North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustStaff Nurse, SurgicalThe closing date is 24 July 2026Job summaryBand 5 registered nurse Aspen
Ready for a new challenge? Come and join Aspen ward. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 staff nurse to join our team.
We need band 5 registered nurse to work which will be based on Aspen ward which specialises in managing the pre and post-operative care of surgical patients (vascular, ENT/Maxillofacial)
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 jobThe 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.
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 posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 262-A-26-7820509-B
Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, 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.
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 eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring ServiceThis 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 following 4 months or one off payment.
- Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or 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 eligibilityImportant 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 SpecificationKnowledge and ExperienceEssential- Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
Desirable- Relevant field of nursing.
- Budgetary awareness.
- Supporting students.
QualificationsEssential- Registered nurse with active registration.
Desirable- Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Skills and AptitudesEssential- 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.
Desirable- IT skills.
- Local PCPI agenda.
- Medical speciality.
Other requirementsEssential- Flexibility
- Willing to develop by expansion of the role
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsWard manager: Michelle Haughan
Email: michelle.haughan@ncic.nhs.uk
Phone: 07964723922
