Staff Nurse – St Peter’s Hospital

Staff Nurse – St Peter’s Hospital (Fixed term for 12 months)Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, Iris Care Group has an exciting new opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join our well-established team at St Peter’s Hospital, Newport. Please note that this role is fixed term for 12 months.Located in Newport, South Wales, St Peter’s 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 serviceLife Insurance paid for death in service, three times salary equivalentAuto‑enrolment into the pension schemeAdditional long service annual leaveSupportive and collaborative team environmentFree onsite parkingEmployee Assistance Program – free 24/7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)Blue light cardMain duties of the roleTo 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.Experience working within mental health and/or neurological disorders.NMC Registration (Mental Health or Learning Disabilities).EligibilityWe regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who are not UK residents.We regret that we cannot accept applications from applicants who have not been employed by a UK organisation before.Testimonials“There’s nothing better than watching someone's mental health and independence improve under your care.”Support Worker“As a newly qualified nurse I’ve been supported really, really well by my manager and progressed to senior staff nurse within a year of qualifying...”Staff Nurse“Service Users from Pinetree Hospital who volunteer for us at Walnut Tree Farm Park are always on time, very hard working and always polite. Everybody should be given a chance like this.”Pinetree Hospital, Vocational Placement, Walnut Tree Farm Park“I have been working here full-time for more than 8 years. The Senior Management care about the individuals in their service and ensure standards are audited regularly to ensure optimum care levels are provided...”Senior Staff NurseTalk to the Iris Care Group teamIf you have any questions about our services including how to make a referral or the career opportunities with Iris Care Group please complete our Get in Touch form. #J-18808-Ljbffr