Job Summary
Farnham Road Hospital - Transforming Inpatient Mental Healthcare
Farnham Road Hospital provides high-quality inpatient mental health care across three adult wards and a Health-Based Place of Safety, serving our local community with compassion and expertise. As part of our commitment to transforming inpatient mental healthcare, we offer a modern, therapeutic environment designed to support recovery, dignity, and staff wellbeing.
Our Facilities
* 46 single en-suite bedrooms, promoting privacy and comfort
* Two lounges and a dedicated outdoor space on each ward
* Access to a garden area for supervised walks, supporting wellbeing and recovery
* Staff-only spaces on every ward, prioritising colleague wellbeing
* On-site caf, staff lounge, and excellent transport links, including nearby train services
Join Our Team
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established service delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. You will work alongside experienced and committed professionals within a supportive multidisciplinary team. We are embracing innovative ways of working and continuous improvement, and we invite you to be part of our journey as we enhance how we assess, treat, and support people during their inpatient stay.
Main duties of the job
* Support patients with personal care, ensuring dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
* Assist with meals and encourage good nutrition and hydration
* Promote independence where possible while providing appropriate support
Monitoring and Observations
* Carry out and accurately record regular physical and mental health observations, including mood, behaviour, and vital signs
* Promptly report any changes or concerns to the nursing or medical team
Promoting Recovery and Engagement
* Encourage patient participation in therapeutic, social, and recreational activities
* Contribute to a positive, recovery-focused ward environment
Communication and Relationship Building
* Build and maintain professional, therapeutic relationships with patients
* Engage in meaningful conversations to provide emotional reassurance and support
Maintaining a Safe Environment
* Support the safety and security of the ward in line with observation levels and trust policies
* Assist in managing patient distress or crisis situations, including the use of de-escalation techniques
Documentation and Record Keeping
* Accurately document care provided, observations, and incidents using electronic record systems
* Ensure all documentation complies with trust policies, confidentiality, and information governance standards
Teamwork and Professional Development
* Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, and psychologists
About Us
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental 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 that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.
We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.
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 all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Details
Date posted: 22 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £26,240 to £27,928 a year Incl 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 325-7714957-HOSP
Job locations: Rowan Ward, Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 7LX
Job Description and Person Specification
Job responsibilities: Please see job description for further information alternatively please contact the ward manager to discuss
Essential
* Experience in a mental health patient-facing role
* Care Certificate or an equivalent
Desirable
* PICU experience
* NVQ Health related subject
* Degree in a related subject
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: Rowan Ward, Farnham Road Hospital, Farnham Road, Guildford, GU2 7LX
Employer\'s website: https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us
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