Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) has opened a new Mental Health Inpatient Service in Chertsey, Surrey. Silverwood contains four adult inpatient wards with 64 beds, single ensuite bedrooms, lounges, a dedicated garden for each ward and a woodland area for supervised walks. The new unit is equipped with kitchenettes and a lounge to support both patients and staff.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well‑established service delivering high‑quality, compassionate care. You will work alongside dedicated, experienced professionals in a supportive multi‑disciplinary team, and help provide effective assessment, treatment and high‑quality care to patients.
Responsibilities
* Supporting Daily Living Activities
o Help with personal care, meals, hydration and nutrition.
o Support patients in maintaining personal hygiene and dignity.
* Monitoring and Observations
o Carry out and record regular physical and mental health observations (e.g., mood, behaviour, vital signs).
o Report any concerns or changes to the nursing or medical team promptly.
* Promoting Recovery and Engagement
o Encourage participation in therapeutic and recreational activities.
o Foster a positive, recovery‑focused environment.
* Communication and Relationship Building
o Build therapeutic, professional relationships with patients.
o Engage in meaningful conversations to provide emotional support.
* Maintaining a Safe Environment
o Contribute to the safety and security of the ward (e.g., observing policies around access and observation levels).
o Support patients in distress or crisis, including de‑escalation when needed.
* Documentation and Record Keeping
o Accurately record patient care, observations, and incidents using electronic systems.
o Ensure documentation is completed in line with trust policies and confidentiality standards.
* Teamwork and Professional Development
o Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, psychologists and others.
o Attend mandatory training and development opportunities to enhance skills.
About the Trust
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neuro‑developmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North‑East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high‑quality care delivered close to home to help people recover and stay well. The trust fosters an inclusive, supportive workplace with flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support.
Legal and Logistical Information
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 all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, your application will be rejected from the process.
We look forward to receiving your application! For further details or informal visits contact: Magda Zielinska, ACP, Magdalena.Zielinska@sabp.nhs.uk, or Sima.Magama@sabp.nhs.uk.
#J-18808-Ljbffr