About this role
Job summary Mental Health Inpatient Healthcare Assistant
Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust (SABP)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join Juniper Ward, part of Surrey and Borders NHS Foundation Trust (SABP).
If you are looking to take your first step into healthcare, SABP can offer a supportive and rewarding environment to help you develop your skills. We offer flexible working patterns, including short days, long days, and night shifts, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
We are delighted to be expanding our team and are committed to supporting your development within the role. SABP provides clear career pathways and actively encourages staff progression and internal promotion opportunities.
About Juniper Ward Juniper Ward is an 18-bed acute inpatient ward for older adults experiencing mental health crises, including conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
We provide short-stay inpatient care for individuals within the South West Surrey district, focusing on comprehensive assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Our friendly and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care, ensuring patients receive the highest standard of support during the acute phase of their illness.
Main duties of the job
The Role As a Healthcare Assistant on Juniper Ward, you will play a vital role in improving the lives of our patients by delivering high-quality, compassionate care that positively contributes to their recovery journey.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing physical and psychological care in line with individual care plans Supporting patients through the acute phase of mental illness Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team Supporting carers and families where appropriate Contributing to a safe, therapeutic ward environment You will help ensure that care delivery is holistic, responsive, and person-centred, making a meaningful difference to those we support.
About You We are looking for individuals who:
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate compassion, enthusiasm, and a flexible approach Enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Are motivated to learn and develop within mental health services You will also:
Contribute to achieving ward and organisational objectives Participate in team meetings, training, and development activities Maintain and develop your clinical knowledge and skills
About us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of health and social care services for people of all ages with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also provide social care services for people with a learning disability in Croydon and ASD and ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
We actively seek to engage people who use our services and our communities in improving the mental wellbeing of the local population. We work closely with other NHS and voluntary sector organisations who provide services and support people who use services and carers.
Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast.
Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach.
For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.
Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.
Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for this job role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a paid or unpaid carer
Desirable
Working in an inpatient ward and/or care home
Qualifications Essential
Care Certificate or willingness to complete the Care Certificate
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
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.
Employer details Employer name Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Juniper Ward
Farnham Road Hospital
Guildford
GU2 7LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)