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Band 5
Full-time

Registered Nurse, General Medicine *Internal Only*

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustCumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7HY, United Kingdom£32,073 - £39,043Closes 30/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Posted
15/09/2026
Closes
30/09/2026

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Role summary

This is an internal-only vacancy for a Registered Nurse to work on Larch C, a 28-bedded general medical ward at Cumberland Infirmary. The role involves caring for patients with a wide range of needs, from acute illness to long-term conditions, complex discharge planning, and end-of-life care. The ward prioritises patient safety and aims to provide an excellent patient experience by meeting all physical and mental health needs.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide nursing care for patients with diverse medical needs on a general medical ward.
  • Manage care for acutely unwell patients and those with long-term conditions.
  • Participate in complex discharge planning for patients.
  • Deliver end-of-life care to patients.
  • Ensure patient safety is embedded in all aspects of care delivery.

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse, with active registration
  • Post registration nursing care and the ability to deal with a continually changing work load
  • Continuing professional development
  • NMC code of conduct
  • Teaching and mentoring
  • Clinical governance
  • Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organisational skills
  • Ability to demonstrate the Compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
  • IT skills
  • Flexibility
  • Motivation
  • Enthusiasm.

Desirable criteria

  • Teaching certificate or equivalent.
  • Leadership skills

Useful to know

Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

Application window

Posted 1d ago · Closes in 15d

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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse, General Medicine *Internal Only*

The closing date is 30 September 2026

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

Registered Nurse, General Medical Ward

Larch C is a 28 bedded general medical ward. Patient safety is embedded in everything we do. Our aim is to provide an excellent patient experience from admission to discharge ensuring all physical and mental health needs are met.

For an informal chat please call [contact details removed], [phone number removed]

Main duties of the job

Larch C is a general medical ward which cares for patients with a wide range of needs, from acutely unwell patients to managing long term conditions, complex discharge planning to end of life care.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

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