Staff Nurse, Day Surgery * Internal

Staff Nurse, Day Surgery (Internal Only)

Internal only – North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. Band 5, 36 hours per week, fixed term 12 months, day case unit. Closing date 13 July 2026.

Provide safe and efficient care to surgical patients in a nurse‑led day case unit. Responsibilities include admission, discharge planning, and ongoing care for a small group of patients within each shift. Work 12‑hour day shifts (07:30–20:00, with future plans to finish 22:00) across 20 beds, seven days a week.

• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assist with admissions and discharge planning of patients during each shift.
• Access, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care needs.
• Support operative and post‑operative care within the day case setting.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and efficient unit environment.

• Currently employed at NCIC (Internal Only).
• Band 5 staff nurse, registered nurse with active NMC registration.
• Positive, flexible, and reliable approach to work.

• Student nurse or general nursing experience within the NHS or equivalent.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• Knowledge of NMC code of professional conduct.
• Understanding of equality and best practice issues.
• Relevant field of nursing for medical speciality and local PCPI agenda.
• Experience supporting students.

• Registered nurse with active registration.
• Teaching certificate or equivalent (preferred).

• Ability to work as part of a team without close supervision.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Demonstrate compassionate values and behaviours for dignified care.
• Basic IT skills.

• Flexibility to work varying shifts.
• Willingness to develop within the role.

• 27‑day holiday scheme, rising to 33 days after 10 years.
• NH S discounts* (subject to eligibility).
• Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* (subject to eligibility).
• Vivup confidential counselling and information service.

NCIC is committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the local community and provides an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

NS (NHS) may provide relocation assistance for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. DBS check is required and costs are met through salary deduction.