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The closing date is 27 May 2026
Staff Nurse Workington Community Hospital.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly and enthusiastic nursing team at Ellerbeck ward, Workington Community Hospital. The ward currently supports 16 patients with various health conditions to reach their baseline and optimum level and return to their chosen environment, whether this is at home or to alternative care facilities. The complexity of their care and the main focus is on complex discharge planning, multi‑disciplinary working and supporting patients with decision‑making processes.
The base will be Workington, but there is the opportunity to work across the community hospital network and experience excitement in an additional five areas. You will meet a host of staff with varied experiences and be part of the biggest MDT moving across 103 patients in six areas.
We are looking for Band 5 Staff Nurses to join our cheerful, supportive team to deliver high‑quality, holistic care and to be part of our well‑established multi‑disciplinary team.
The successful candidate should be motivated and enthusiastic about delivering holistic care, and should have a desire to develop their knowledge and skills in discharge processes and supporting patients through education and lifestyle choices.
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 including male and female catheterisation, venepuncture, cannulation, administration of IV medication, ECGs, wound care and more.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience within their supporting information relating to the essential criteria outlined.
Training will be given to the successful candidate if required.
Hours are on rotation: 12‑hour shifts including weekends, bank holidays and nights and are subject to change for service need.
Location and Contract
Location: Ellerbeck ward, Workington Community Hospital
Contract: Permanent – Part‑time
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 per annum pro rata
Preceptorship and Return to Practice
The Trust will provide a twelve‑month preceptorship period for new‑to‑registration nurses, midwives and allied health professionals. Registered nurses, midwives and allied health professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate through salary deduction. Standard Check: £28.00 over 4 months. Enhanced Check: £56.00 over 4 months.
Benefits
Benefits include:
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* NHS discounts*
* Salary sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
* Vivup – a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work‑related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Person Specification – Experience
* 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
* Knowledge of the changing health agenda and impact for community nursing
* Demonstrable recent nursing experience
* Leadership of a team
* Post registration clinical skills (IV cannulation and admin)
* In some settings, MIU experience will be advantageous
Qualifications
* Level 1 registered nursing qualifications
* Post‑registration qualification in teaching/assessing (ENB 998/NST 307)
* Post‑registration qualification in Acute/Chronic Disease Management
* Nurse prescribing
Knowledge
* Demonstrable understanding of the extent of the role
* Understanding of scope of professional practice
* Understanding of reflective practice and its application
* Self‑awareness and appreciation of limitations
* Demonstrate ability of change management
* Broad knowledge base of acute and chronic conditions
* Knowledge of how health services are planned and delivered
* Awareness of current changes in the delivery of healthcare
* Level 2 training for safeguarding children
Personal circumstances
* Demonstrates flexibility to meet needs of service
* Able to drive for redeployments
Skills and Aptitudes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
* Enthusiasm and ability to work as part of a team
Reference number
262‑A‑25‑7587895‑E
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