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Staff Nurse

The closing date is 28 October 2025

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Job summary

Are you a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurse looking to work in a supportive, professional, and rewarding environment? At Heatherwood Court, we provide high-quality, person-centred care for individuals with complex mental health needs and were looking for nurses who are ready to make a genuine impact.

Main duties of the job

We offer a competitive salary based on your experience, skills, and qualifications. Youll receive a generous holiday allowance of 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays), with additional days awarded for long service.

Youll receive full training aligned with the All Wales Induction Framework, and newly qualified nurses will benefit from a structured preceptorship programme. Well also provide you with a free uniform. Career development is a key part of our cultureover 50% of our staff are currently enrolled on professional or management training courses. Youll be joining a supportive and collaborative team environment that values your growth and contribution. As an added bonus, we offer a £1,000 recommend-a-friend incentive.

About us

Heatherwood Court is a low secure hospital based in Pontypridd, providing specialist mental health services for men and women with complex and enduring mental health conditions. Our multidisciplinary team delivers personalised, recovery-focused care in a safe and therapeutic environment. With a focus on rehabilitation, risk reduction, and positive outcomes, we support individuals to move forward in their recovery journey and reintegrate into the community where possible.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0148-25-0030

Job locations

Heatherwood Court

Llantrisant Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 1PL


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.

Understand and inform those you supervise/support that communicating the organisations business to any external party, including ex-employees, without express permission, may result in a disciplinary process.

As required participate in cross site working, therefore reducing cost 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.

Understand and inform those you supervise/support that communicating the organisations business to any external party, including ex-employees, without express permission, may result in a disciplinary process.

As required participate in cross site working, therefore reducing cost 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

Experience

Essential

  • Placement/work experience in a relevant setting to the service the candidate is interviewing for.

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of person centred care
  • Values fit with IRIS CARE GROUP
  • Demonstrates a desire for continuous learning

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Mental Health/Learning disability

Desirable

  • Management qualification
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Placement/work experience in a relevant setting to the service the candidate is interviewing for.

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Demonstrates an understanding of person centred care
  • Values fit with IRIS CARE GROUP
  • Demonstrates a desire for continuous learning

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Mental Health/Learning disability

Desirable

  • Management qualification

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Iris Care Group

Address

Heatherwood Court

Llantrisant Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 1PL


Employer's website

https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Iris Care Group

Address

Heatherwood Court

Llantrisant Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 1PL


Employer's website

https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Recruitment Manager

Sophie Sherwin

recruitment@iriscaregroup.co.uk

03300567888

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0148-25-0030

Job locations

Heatherwood Court

Llantrisant Road

Pontypridd

Mid Glamorgan

CF37 1PL


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