Job summaryIris 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 pride in making a difference by supporting people with complex needs to improve their lives. Helping the people we support to achieve their goals and live their best life underpins everything we do.
Our staff team make a difference every day, which is why we are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer. They play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care, operating by a set of organisational values that shape how we work and reflect our shared vision of excellence for every person we support.
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 usLocated 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).
DetailsDate posted: 11 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: E0148-26-0022
Job locations: St Peters Hospital, Newport, NP18 2AA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesManagement 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.
Teaching and Research- To frequently take an active part in the teaching of permanent staff, students and multi professional groups.
- To provide assessment of staff competence as required by clinical responsibility
- To promote and maintain good public relations with purchasers and members of the public
- To frequently take an active part in the teaching of students, staff and multi professional groups.
- Contribute to the ongoing educational needs to all staff and seminar presentations
- To provide assessment of staff competence as required by their placement objectives
- To take an active part in research.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Degree in Mental Health Nursing
Desirable- Experience within a forensic setting
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Iris Care Group
Address: St Peters Hospital, Newport, NP18 2AA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.iriscaregroup.co.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Jordan Donaghey, jordan.donaghey@iriscaregroup.co.uk, 03300567888
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
