Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES Band 5 registered nurse Aspen 25.25 hours per week
Ready for a new challenge? Come and join Maple A surgical ward. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 staff nurse to join our team.
We need a band 5 registered nurse to work on Aspen, which specialises in managing the pre and post-operative care of surgical patients (vascular, ENT/Maxillo Facial and urology).
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 job
The 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 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please 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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please 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.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant field of nursing.
- Budgetary awareness.
- Supporting students.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with active registration.
Desirable
- Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- 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.
- Medical speciality
- Local PCPI agenda
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Willing to develop by expansion of the role
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Relevant field of nursing.
- Budgetary awareness.
- Supporting students.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse with active registration.
Desirable
- Teaching certificate or equivalent.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- 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.
- Medical speciality
- Local PCPI agenda
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility
- Willing to develop by expansion of the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
