Staff Nurse, A&E

Would you like to join a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare?

Main area WCH A&E Grade NHS AfC:
Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

90.75 hours per week (days mid shifts and nights) Job
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Site:
West Cumberland Hospital, Town Whitehaven Salary £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, pro rata, yearly. Closing 18/06/2026 23:59

Staff Nurse, Band 5, A&E, West Cumberland Hospital

We pride ourselves on the fantastic development of our staff. The department is undergoing exciting changes that bring opportunities for career development and progression.

On appointment we offer a supernumerary period, departmental induction and an allocated preceptor.

We welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified nurses.

• Manage and provide all aspects of patient care.
• Act in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct.
• Assist other nurses in the team as necessary.
• Demonstrate practice based on current advances in nursing practice and research.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard adults and children, ensuring attendance at appropriate training.
• Take personal responsibility for putting the person receiving care first, and to challenge poor care/practice promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of the care given, ensuring accurate data input into computerised systems.
• Assist in developing an environment that supports the value of nursing care.
• Liaise and communicate with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in the monitoring of standards of care.
• Contribute to the continuing development of the unit philosophy.
• Participate in the Trust clinical governance agenda, leading on a benchmark from the Essence of Care initiative.
• Ensure that the Trust policies and guidelines relevant to the unit are given due consideration.
• Have regard for budgetary implications of decisions.
• Actively participate in the Trust risk management strategy.
• Contribute to the Trust patient care and public involvement strategy.
• Participate in local bed management for appropriate patient care.

At NCIC, we aim to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria, creating a centre of excellence in rural and remote healthcare across North East and North Cumbria.

• 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

A diverse workforce that reflects our local community is a priority. We are committed to creating an inclusive and compassionate workplace and expect all staff to support sustainability initiatives.

• 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years
• NHS Discounts
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service

• NMC code of conduct
• Equality legislation and best practice
• Recent post‑registration nursing or work as a student nurse in NHS
• Accident and Emergency nursing
• Work in an acute nursing environment
• Supporting students

• Recent post‑registration nursing or work as a student nurse in NHS
• Work in an acute nursing environment
• Supporting students

• Registered nurse with active registration

• Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Organisational skills

• Confidence

• Flexible approach to working hours
• Willingness to develop by expansion of the role

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

All candidates are required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The cost will be met by salary deduction.