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

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

Employer: NHS Jobs

Location: Newport, NP18 2AA

Pay: £39,806.52 to £45,352.32 per year

Contract Type: Contract

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 01/01/2026

About this job

• 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 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.
• 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.

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