North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Staff Nurse Keswick Community Hospital – 36 hours available
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and enthusiastic nursing team at Keswick Ward based in the heart of the Lake District. The ward currently supports 16 patients with various health conditions to be able to reach their baseline and optimum level and return back to their chosen environment whether this be back home or to alternative care facilities. The complexities of their care and the main focus being on complex discharge planning, multi-disciplinary working and also supporting patients with the decision-making processes.
We are looking for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our cheerful, supportive team to deliver high quality, holistic care and join our well-established multi-disciplinary team.
The successful candidate should be motivated and enthusiastic about delivering holistic care to the patients and a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in discharge processes and supporting patients through education and lifestyle choices.
As a community ward we are a busy unit admitting step-up patients from the community and step-down patients from the acute sector with varying health conditions we also support many patients with palliative conditions and chronic decline. The post requires individuals to work under pressure and with accuracy and effective communication and collaboration is a key aspect of this role.
Main duties of the job
The post requires a candidate that is passionate about holistic care to enable them to support patients and their families for End-of-Life Care and safe discharges. The role will also involve clinical skills that include, male and female catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, administration of IV medication, ECGs, wound care etc.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate and give examples of their experience within their supporting information relating to the essential criteria outlined on the job description. Training will be given to the successful candidate if required.
The hours to be offered are on rotation /these will be 12-hour shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights and are subject to change for service need.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Ability to use initiative, prioritise effectively
- Demonstrate evidence to work as part of a team.
- Demonstrate evidence to motivate team/peers
- Evidence of clinical/professional development.
Desirable
- Knowledge of changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
- Demonstrable recent Nursing experience.
- Leadership of a team
- Post registration clinical skills (i.e. IV Cannulation and admin)
- In some settings MIU experience will be advantageous
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 registered nursing qualifications
- Level 2 Enrolled Nurse must demonstrate equivalent experience
Desirable
- Post registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307)
- Post registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management
- Nurse Prescribing
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role.
- Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions
- Understanding of scope of professional practice.
- Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
- Self awareness and appreciation of limitations.
- Demonstrate ability of change management.
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of changing way health services are being planned and delivered
- Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare
- Level 2 training for safe guarding Children
Personal circumstances
Essential
- Demonstrates flexibility to meet needs of service.
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to delegate effectively.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team.
- IT skills.
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
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