Band 5 Staff nurse, 36 hours per week, Coronary Care Unit, West Cumberland Hospital. Permanent
We are seeking a motivated registered Nurse to join our team.
We are an 8 bedded unit offering experience in Cardiology. We also run the acute NIV service for West Cumbria Patients.
You should be highly committed to best practice and be able to work 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 within a supportive environment.
Come and be a part of a highly motivated supportive team who strive to continually develop and improve.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, providing the prescribed nursing care without supervision. Contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice in the unit.
Support Patients, and their families, during their diagnosis and treatment.
Liaise with other departments both at WCH and CIC to ensure the safe transfer of the Patients.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
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.
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:
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:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
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 NMC registration or working towards
Desirable
ILS or Equivalent Relevant post-registration development.
Experience
Essential
Student nurse or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
Desirable
Coronary Care experience. Supporting students. NIV experience.
Knowledge
Essential
NMC code of professional conduct. Knowledge of safeguarding issues.
Desirable
Cardiology knowledge.
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 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
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
262-A-24-6867731 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a motivated registered Nurse to join our team.
We are an 8 bedded unit offering experience in Cardiology. We also run the acute NIV service for West Cumbria Patients.
You should be highly committed to best practice and be able to work 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 within a supportive environment.
Come and be a part of a highly motivated supportive team who strive to continually develop and improve.
Main duties of the job
Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, providing the prescribed nursing care without supervision. Contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice in the unit.
Support Patients, and their families, during their diagnosis and treatment.
Liaise with other departments both at WCH and CIC to ensure the safe transfer of the Patients.
The Trust will provide a twelve month preceptorship period for all newly registered healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.
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.
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:
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:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
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 NMC registration or working towards
Desirable
ILS or Equivalent Relevant post-registration development.
Experience
Essential
Student nurse or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
Desirable
Coronary Care experience. Supporting students. NIV experience.
Knowledge
Essential
NMC code of professional conduct. Knowledge of safeguarding issues.
Desirable
Cardiology knowledge.
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 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
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Cumberland Hospital
Homewood Road
Whitehaven
CA28 8JG
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
262-A-24-6867731 #J-18808-Ljbffr
