Job summary
Are you
looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic
individual, we have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurseto
join our well-established team at Heatherwood Court Pontypridd.
Employing
over 1,600 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social
care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales. We provide
innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist
mental healthcare needs.
Main duties of the job
working knowledge of working to a PBS and active support model of care
Full working and operational experience of computer based recordings and record keeping systems including medication administration
Full understanding of external regulators HIW and Welsh commissioning services
Experience in quality of care and auditing schedules
Fully flexible days and nights
Experience in Management of a team
Supporting and assisting the unit manager
Experience in working with complex care and management of behaviours that challenge
Experience of working within the confines of the Mental Health act and experience of attending MHAT
Ability to work as part of an experienced MDT
About us
What will you receive?
- Annual salary of £47,460
- Holiday allowance of 261 hours per annum paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service
- Industry-leading training
- Employee Assistance Program free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
- High street retail discount scheme
- 'Recognise Me', our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
- Free on-site parking and uniform
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- No zero-hour contracts
- Overtime opportunities
- Death in service
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work in line with all organisational policies/procedures, values and beliefs
and support the staff team to do the same.
To
provide direction and be a role model, facilitating best practice and best
outcomes for Patient group.
Understand
and promote the rights of Patients at all times.
Understand
and promote dignity and respect in all aspects of your daily work.
Understand
and promote awareness and respect of the confidentiality of Patients unless
doing so would be a risk to them, others, or the organisation.
Understand
and respect the confidentiality of your colleagues and the wider organisation.
Direct
others to share resource, including cross site working and reduce costs across
the service.
To
use effective, professional, written and verbal communication at all times,
ensuring the correct information is delivered to the correct person at the
correct time.
To
understand and adhere to all security requirements for the service, including
attending/delivering training when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
work in line with all organisational policies/procedures, values and beliefs
and support the staff team to do the same.
To
provide direction and be a role model, facilitating best practice and best
outcomes for Patient group.
Understand
and promote the rights of Patients at all times.
Understand
and promote dignity and respect in all aspects of your daily work.
Understand
and promote awareness and respect of the confidentiality of Patients unless
doing so would be a risk to them, others, or the organisation.
Understand
and respect the confidentiality of your colleagues and the wider organisation.
Direct
others to share resource, including cross site working and reduce costs across
the service.
To
use effective, professional, written and verbal communication at all times,
ensuring the correct information is delivered to the correct person at the
correct time.
To
understand and adhere to all security requirements for the service, including
attending/delivering training when required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- at least 2 years experience of working as a staff nurse
- RMN/ RNLD qualified
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- at least 2 years experience of working as a staff nurse
- RMN/ RNLD qualified
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
