Staff Nurse, Surgical

Staff Nurse, Surgical

Ready for a new challenge? Come and join our Aspen ward. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated band 5 staff nurse to join our team.

We need a band 5 registered nurse to work on the 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 driven by patient experience and evidence based practice.

• Deliver safe, high quality nursing care to patients with complex needs on a fast paced surgical ward.
• Provide care for patients with tracheostomy or laryngectomy (training provided).

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust delivers outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.

Our key principles:

• 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

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to sustainability.

• Student nurse in the NHS or general nursing within the NHS or equivalent.
• Relevant field of nursing.
• Budgetary awareness.
• Supporting students.

• Registered nurse with active registration.
• Teaching certificate or equivalent.

• Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organisational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct.
• Understanding equality issues and best practice.
• Business, budgeting, and PCPI agenda skills.
• Medical speciality knowledge.

• Flexibility.
• Willingness to expand the role.

• 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
• NHS Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and cycle to work.
• Vivup free, confidential counselling and information service.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check. The DBS cost will be met through salary deduction.