The Band 5 Staff Nurse post sits in Willow C and the coronary care team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The work covers nursing care for cardiology and medical patients, including monitoring cardiac rhythms and supporting patients in higher-dependency care. Up to 75 hours are available, with rotation across coronary care, Willow C and The Heart Centre; after the maternity-cover period, staff move departments. Active NMC registration and a DBS check are required, and visa eligibility depends on current immigration rules.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan, deliver and review nursing care across the acute cardiac areas without supervision
- Provide care for cardiology and medical patients, including patients with acute cardiac conditions
- Analyse rhythms using telemetry and bedside monitoring systems
- Support level 2 patients in the coronary care unit alongside the senior nursing team
- Contribute to developing and reviewing nursing practice in the acute cardiac areas
- Supervise healthcare assistants, junior staff and students
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team
- Rotate between coronary care, Willow C and The Heart Centre
- Support patients through their care journey to discharge
- Support the Trust’s sustainability aims
Registration & licences
- Active NMC registration as a registered nurse
Experience
- Acute medical nursing experience
- Mentoring or teaching experience
Skills & knowledge
- Continuing professional development evidenced by a portfolio
- Knowledge of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and equality issues
- Teamworking skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to mentor healthcare assistants and student nurses
- Compassionate values and behaviours that support dignified care
Checks & eligibility
- DBS check; candidate cost is £26.50 for a standard check or £47.50 for an enhanced check, paid once or deducted from salary
- Eligibility to work under current UK immigration rules; visa sponsorship depends on salary thresholds and occupation eligibility
Other
- Motivation, enthusiasm and a positive approach to change
- Flexibility to work different patterns
Nice to have
- Mentorship course
- Cardiology nursing experience
- ECG analysis skills
- Cardiac rhythm analysis and central line administration
What’s offered
- 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 days after 10 years
- Flexible working scheme
- NHS discounts
- Salary-sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Development opportunities
- NHS Pension scheme
- Free, confidential Vivup counselling and information service
- Relocation assistance may be available for eligible posts
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Staff Nurse. Willow C in Carlisle employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
