Job Summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a permanent, Senior Staff Nurse within EAU/SDEC and Ward 6 at WCH. We have 20 permanent hours available.
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 job
The 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 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.
Details
Date posted
18 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Job share
Reference number
262-A-25-7246913
Job locations
West Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
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.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
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 to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure And Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The Changes Mean That:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email:
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,
email or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust Is Committed To Safeguarding Adults And Children Therefore If The Post Is Subject To The Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as Amended) The Successful Candidate(s) Will Be Subject To a Criminal Records Check With The Disclosure And Barring Service (DBS). 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:
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
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.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
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 to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
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.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
The Trust Is Committed To Safeguarding Adults And Children Therefore If The Post Is Subject To The Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as Amended) The Successful Candidate(s) Will Be Subject To a Criminal Records Check With The Disclosure And Barring Service (DBS). 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:
Please note the cost of the DBS check has increased from 2nd December 2024
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (adult) with active registration.
- AIMS or equivalent.
- ILS.
- Teaching qualification or equivalent.
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Continuing professional development, with portfolio
- NMC code of professional conduct
- Budgetary awareness
- Able to act as a clinical supervisor, mentor and preceptor as required
Desirable
- Relevant field of nursing.
- Local PCPI agenda
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
- Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to act as a mentor to other members of the team.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Professional leadership within area of practice.
- Extended skills
Desirable
- Audit and research in practice.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work days, nights and unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays, as per rota.
- Able to deal with a continually changing workload.
Desirable
Essential
Other Requirements
- Willing to work in other areas if required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Willing to work in other areas if required.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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