A Band 5 Staff Nurse post on the Copeland Unit at West Cumberland Hospital for North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. The role centres on supporting 16 patients through complex discharge planning, multidisciplinary working and holistic and end-of-life care. Shifts are 12 hours on rotation, including nights and weekends, with work across the community hospital network and time on the four-bed Loweswater Suite palliative unit. NMC registration is required, and the essential criteria must be evidenced.
What the job involves
- Support patients and families through end-of-life care and safe discharges
- Plan complex discharges for patients on the unit
- Deliver holistic, high-quality care to patients with varied health conditions, aiming for their baseline and a return to their chosen environment
- Support patients in decision-making and educate them on lifestyle choices
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team covering 102 patients across 6 areas
- Carry out clinical skills including male and female catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, IV medication, ECGs and wound care
- Work across the community hospital network, based at Whitehaven
- Work 12-hour shifts on rotation, including weekends, bank holidays and nights
- Opportunity to gain palliative care experience on the four-bed Loweswater Suite
What’s required
Qualifications
- Level 1 registered nursing qualification
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a nurse
Experience
- Evidence of clinical or professional development
- Evidence of teamwork and of motivating team members or peers
- Ability to use initiative and prioritise effectively
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- IT skills
- Problem-solving skills and ability to manage change
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure check
- Eligibility to work in the UK; sponsorship may not be available
Other
- Understanding of the extent of the role and scope of professional practice
- Reflective practice and self-awareness of limitations
- Broad knowledge of acute and chronic conditions
Nice to have
- Knowledge of changes in how health care is planned and delivered, and their impact on community nursing
- Recent nursing experience
- Leadership of a team
- Post-registration clinical skills such as IV cannulation and administration
- Minor injury unit (MIU) experience, in some settings
- Post-registration qualification in teaching or assessing (ENB 998 or NST 307), acute or chronic disease management, or nurse prescribing
- Level 2 safeguarding children training
What’s offered
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 after 10 years
- Flexible working scheme
- NHS discounts, subject to eligibility
- Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work, subject to eligibility
- Development opportunities, subject to eligibility
- Competitive NHS Pension scheme
- Free confidential counselling and information service through Vivup
- Twelve-month preceptorship for new to registration nurses
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Copeland Unit Staff Nurse (Community Hospitals) in Whitehaven 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.
