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St Joseph’s Hospital

Bank Registered Nurses

The closing date is 20 March 2026

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Job summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across all areas of the Surgical Unit. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures, ensuring safety, dignity and comfort throughout their care pathway.

Main duties of the job

The nurse will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to maintain the highest clinical standards and support excellent patient outcomes.

About us

At St Josephs Hospital, we each play our part in creating a constructive and welcoming working environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. We encourage our people to work together, driving excellence and improving patient outcomes. Our combination of the latest facilities and world-class expertise give you the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of experiences to help grow your knowledge at our independent private hospital. Located just two miles north of the M4 in Newport, the hospital is easy to get to from Cardiff, Bristol, Monmouth, and Abergavenny.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21.21 an hour plus 12.07% WTD

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

U0014-26-0015

Job locations

Harding Avenue

Malpas

Newport

NP20 6ZE


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Deliver safe and effective nursing care in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.
  • Assess patient needs and provide individualised care
  • Monitor patient condition pre-operative and post-operative, recognising and responding to complications.
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and NMC guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
  • Participate in clinical audits, governance and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provide clear information and reassurance to patients and families.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Deliver safe and effective nursing care in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.
  • Assess patient needs and provide individualised care
  • Monitor patient condition pre-operative and post-operative, recognising and responding to complications.
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospital policies and NMC guidelines.
  • Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control standards.
  • Participate in clinical audits, governance and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provide clear information and reassurance to patients and families.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 18 months post-registration experience in nursing.
  • Experience of working in a team.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Knowledge of surgical nursing practices and patient pathways.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Can demonstrate a good understanding of good patient care.
  • Knowledge/understanding of good discharge planning.
  • Able to work shifts.
  • Positive, professional, and polite.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC Registration.
  • Minimum 18 months post-registration experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 18 months post-registration experience in nursing.
  • Experience of working in a team.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Knowledge of surgical nursing practices and patient pathways.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Can demonstrate a good understanding of good patient care.
  • Knowledge/understanding of good discharge planning.
  • Able to work shifts.
  • Positive, professional, and polite.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC Registration.
  • Minimum 18 months post-registration experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development.

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

St Joseph’s Hospital

Address

Harding Avenue

Malpas

Newport

NP20 6ZE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St Joseph’s Hospital

Address

Harding Avenue

Malpas

Newport

NP20 6ZE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Surgical Unit Manager

Lara Davies

laradavies@stjosephshospital.co.uk

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21.21 an hour plus 12.07% WTD

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

U0014-26-0015

Job locations

Harding Avenue

Malpas

Newport

NP20 6ZE


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