Iris Care Group

Staff Nurse - St Peter's Hospital (Fixed term for 12 months)

The closing date is 16 December 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual,Iris Care Grouphas an exciting new opportunity for aStaff Nurse to join our well-established team atSt Peter's Hospital, Newport. Please note that this role is fixed term for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

  • 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.

About us

Located in Newport, South Wales, St Peters Hospital is a leading neuropsychiatric hospital providing expert multidisciplinary care, treatment, and rehabilitation for adults aged 18 and over. We specialise in supporting individuals with degenerative neuropsychiatric conditions, complex neurological disorders, and Acquired Brain Injury (ABI).

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.

With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled. Work for us and you'll go home knowing that you've made a difference.

What will you receive?

  • Annual salary of £39,806.52 - £45,352.32 (depending on experience)
  • Holiday allowance of 261 hours per annum paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service
  • Life Insurance paid for death in service, three times salary equivalent
  • Auto-enrolment into the pension scheme
  • Additional long service annual leave
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employee Assistance Program free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
  • High street retail discount scheme
  • Blue light card

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,806.52 to £45,352.32 a year depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0148-25-0043

Job locations

St. Peters Hospital

Llandevaud

Newport

Gwent

NP18 2AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Management Responsibilities:

To participate in the supervision, objectives and regular reviews of support staff on the Unit.

To support other qualified staff and unit manager in the management and clinical supervision of staff on the unit.

To provide support for staff in stressful situations.

To assist in the induction of new staff and students on placement in the absence of the Unit Manager and Unit Team Leader and Head of Care.

To support relatives, visitors and other members of staff etc. when visiting the Unit.

Assist the Unit Manager and Unit Team Leader in ensuring the Unit is adequately and safely staffed from within the agreed establishment by adopting a flexible approach in duty patterns.

Observe the Statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and advise other disciplines as required.

Responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical practice by the use of clinical examples and leadership skills.

Ensure that all staff adhere to the Companys Confidentiality Policy.

To assist the Unit Manager to ensure the unit meets the requirements for the Care Standards Act 2000.

Clinical Responsibilities

To actively participate with the multidisciplinary team in assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of individual centred treatment plans.

Participate in Clinical Audit

Observe the code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing Midwifery Council.

Provide support and advice to statutory and voluntary agencies.

To report any complaints / mishaps/ accidents, in accordance with agreed procedures and prepare reports for the Clinical Manager / Unit Manager / Unit Team Leader

Ensure statutory training is reviewed regularly and that all staff are aware of regulations and procedures to be followed.

To act as an advocate to the client where appropriate ensuring that social, cultural and spiritual values are respected.

To be aware of the requirements of Area Health Authorities, Inspection Protocols and report to Unit Manager / Unit Team Leader and related issues.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management Responsibilities:

To participate in the supervision, objectives and regular reviews of support staff on the Unit.

To support other qualified staff and unit manager in the management and clinical supervision of staff on the unit.

To provide support for staff in stressful situations.

To assist in the induction of new staff and students on placement in the absence of the Unit Manager and Unit Team Leader and Head of Care.

To support relatives, visitors and other members of staff etc. when visiting the Unit.

Assist the Unit Manager and Unit Team Leader in ensuring the Unit is adequately and safely staffed from within the agreed establishment by adopting a flexible approach in duty patterns.

Observe the Statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and advise other disciplines as required.

Responsible for maintaining high standards of clinical practice by the use of clinical examples and leadership skills.

Ensure that all staff adhere to the Companys Confidentiality Policy.

To assist the Unit Manager to ensure the unit meets the requirements for the Care Standards Act 2000.

Clinical Responsibilities

To actively participate with the multidisciplinary team in assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of individual centred treatment plans.

Participate in Clinical Audit

Observe the code of Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing Midwifery Council.

Provide support and advice to statutory and voluntary agencies.

To report any complaints / mishaps/ accidents, in accordance with agreed procedures and prepare reports for the Clinical Manager / Unit Manager / Unit Team Leader

Ensure statutory training is reviewed regularly and that all staff are aware of regulations and procedures to be followed.

To act as an advocate to the client where appropriate ensuring that social, cultural and spiritual values are respected.

To be aware of the requirements of Area Health Authorities, Inspection Protocols and report to Unit Manager / Unit Team Leader and related issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in adult and / or mental health nursing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in adult and / or mental health nursing

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

St. Peters Hospital

Llandevaud

Newport

Gwent

NP18 2AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Iris Care Group

Address

St. Peters Hospital

Llandevaud

Newport

Gwent

NP18 2AA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Sophie Sherwin

recruitment@iriscaregroup.co.uk

03300567888

Details

Date posted

02 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,806.52 to £45,352.32 a year depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

E0148-25-0043

Job locations

St. Peters Hospital

Llandevaud

Newport

Gwent

NP18 2AA


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