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Salary for this role£39,959 – £48,117 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Role description
Job summary
Paediatric Senior Staff Nurse, Band 6, Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, up to 37.5 hours per week.
Would you like to join our dynamic team of Paediatric Nurses in our Children's Emergency Department?
An exciting opportunity has become available to be part of a growing, vibrant Paediatric Team within the Cumberland Infirmary. We are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic, motivated Band 6 registered children's nurse, with active RSCN registration, who wishes to build upon their leadership skills and excel in their career. The post holder will have experience in an acute paediatric or A&E setting. Ideally you will have completed PILS/EPALS and will be able to provide evidence of professional development, shift management, and staff development.
We have recently just opened a new paediatric department within our main A&E building. We have a triage room, 3 treatment rooms including a HDU and a safe room to see and assess patients safely. This is a new and exciting opportunity for a children's nurse looking to expand their emergency care knowledge and to be part of a brand new paediatric area. There will be further opportunity for career progression and to work within a well-supported team.
Main duties of the job
You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care, providing the prescribed nursing care without supervision. You will also contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing practice within the department and ward area, as well as providing nursing care in accordance with local policies, procedures and guidelines and comply with NMC code of professional conduct.
The role will include:
Being responsible and accountable in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care within their remit
Providing excellent clinical leadership skills to ensure the effective delivery of patient care and resources within the remit of the unit
To provide evidence based, quality emergency care to the public
Participate in the role of mentor, teacher and supervisor to pre-registration students and health care assistants
Participate in the monitoring of standards of care, essence of care, care pathway audits, reviewing of A&E documentation
The role of the senior staff nurse in the department includes supporting junior staff and taking on enhanced roles to support the senior nursing team.
Involving audits, roster management and where possible taking on the role of the coordinator in the absence of the sister
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
262-A-26-8264147
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary
Newtown Road
Carlisle
CA2 7HY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £20.00 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £26.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £41.00 + administration cost of £6.50 = £47.50. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse Child with active registration
NST 307 or Equivalent
Relevant development to post graduate certificate or equivalent
Desirable
Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent
Relevant development to postgraduate diploma or equivalent
Experience
Essential
Post registration patient care
Teaching/Mentoring
Relevant Nursing Duties
Able to Deal with a continually changing workload
Experience of leading shifts in the Emergency or acute Paediatric Department
Experience within acute Paediatric Speciality
PILS
Desirable
EPALS/APLS
NLS
ALS
Knowledge
Essential
Continuing professional development, with portfolio
Leadership
Clinical Governance
Nursing Strategy
Desirable
Relevant speciality.
Skills
Essential
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desirable
Leadership skills.
Relevant extended skills.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
Empathy
Motivation
Enthusiasm
Positive Approach to Change
Non-Judgemental
Kindness, Respect, Ambition & Collaboration
Desirable
Works within the trust values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Interested? Apply while it's open.Closes 28 October · North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust has 34 other sponsored roles if this one goes.