Staff Nurse
Iris Care Group
Newport, NP18 2AA
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Iris Care Group currently employs over 1,800 team members across more than 60 services and offices in South Wales and South West England. We take prid...
- 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.
Management
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To participate in the
supervision, objectives and regular reviews of support staff on the Unit.
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To support other qualified
staff and unit manager in the management and clinical supervision of staff on
the unit.
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To provide support for staff
in stressful situations.
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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.
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To support relatives,
visitors and other members of staff etc. when visiting the Unit.
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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.
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Observe the Statutory
requirements of the Mental Health Act (1983) and advise other disciplines as
required.
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Responsible for maintaining
high standards of clinical practice by the use of clinical examples and
leadership skills.
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Ensure that all staff adhere
to the Companys Confidentiality Policy.
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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.
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Participate in Clinical
Audit
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Observe the code of
Professional Conduct as laid down by the Nursing Midwifery Council.
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Provide support and advice
to statutory and voluntary agencies.
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To report any complaints /
mishaps/ accidents, in accordance with agreed procedures and prepare reports
for the Clinical Manager / Unit Manager / Unit Team Leader
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Ensure statutory training is
reviewed regularly and that all staff are aware of regulations and procedures
to be followed.
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To act as an advocate to the
client where appropriate ensuring that social, cultural and spiritual values
are respected.
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To be aware of the
requirements of Area Health Authorities, Inspection Protocols and report to
Unit Manager / Unit Team Leader and related issues.
- Teaching and Research
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To frequently take an active
part in the teaching of permanent staff, students and multi professional
groups.
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To provide assessment of
staff competence as required by clinical responsibility
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To promote and maintain good
public relations with purchasers and members of the public
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To frequently take an active
part in the teaching of students, staff and multi professional groups.
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Contribute to the ongoing
educational needs to all staff and seminar presentations
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To provide assessment of
staff competence as required by their placement objectives
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To take an active part in
research.
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).
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Mental Health Nursing
Desirable
- Experience within a forensic setting
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
12 August 2026
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