Staff Nurse Band 5, Ward 5
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2237 (76% match) is an eligible occupation, and North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust assigned 91 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2237 jobs, according to the Home Office.
This could also be SOC 2233 (Registered specialist nurses). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Band 5 Staff nurse, 37.5 hours per week, Ward 5 , West Cumberland Hospital
We are seeking a motivated registered Nurse to join our team.
We are an 28 bedded medical ward caring for patients with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Were looking for someone who is highly committed to best practice and be able to work with in a team environment, and have outstanding communication skills.
Our Ethos is to provide the highest standard of care with kindness and compassion.
There are many development opportunities to consolidate your skills and develop new skills with in a supportive environment.
Come and be a part of a highly motivated supportive team who strive to continually develop and improve.
Job description
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. 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 ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.
AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for New to registration Nurses Midwives and Allied Health Professionals.
Registered Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
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 followsif 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 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 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 specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse adult with active NMC registration or working towards
Desirable
- ILS or Equivalent
- Relevant post-registration development or equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Student nurse or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
Desirable
- Coronary Care experience.
- Teaching /supporting students experience.
- NIV experience.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to work as a member of a team, without close supervision.
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
- Teaching skills.
- Able to adapt to changing workload and work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to act as a mentor to Students and HCAs.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable
- IT skills.
- Clinical skills.
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach to working patterns
- Willing to develop by expansion of the role.
Desirable
- Interest in staff development.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Motivation
- Enthusiasm
- Commitment to professional development.
- Maintain professional image/ attitude at all times
Desirable
- Passion for Cardiology.
About the employer
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
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
This role appears to be based at this CQC-rated location:
- West Cumberland Hospital
Cumberland
Requires improvementRated Nov 2023
Matched from the job description. Source: Care Quality Commission.
Where this offer sits in the market
Other registered nursing professionals (SOC 2237) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~511k in sample- Middle half £33,748–47,112
- Median £39,260
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust assigned 91 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2237 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.