Health Care Assistant - New Spenser Ward, St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join the New Spenser Ward at St Peter’s Hospital, Chertsey. This is a 20-bed acute inpatient assessment unit focused on older adults with functional mental health conditions. The ward offers a stimulating, supportive environment where a multidisciplinary team collaboratively works to provide high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will be vital in meeting the needs of patients, aiding their care journey and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients as outlined by multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Adhere to and implement principles of the Mental Health Act (MHA) in your work.
• Ensure effective communication through telephone and personal contact.
• Provide physical support with daily living activities including personal hygiene, nutrition and hydration, dressing and laundry, environment upkeep, elimination, sleep maintenance, activity participation, and monitor physical health.
• Participate actively in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Maintain professional and supportive relationships with colleagues, other professionals, and involved agencies to promote patient recovery.
• Accompany patients as needed under the supervision of nursing staff.

Requirements and Skills

• Compassionate, motivated, and enthusiastic attitude towards caring for older adults.
• Excellent communication capabilities.
• Flexibility in work approach and schedule.
• Strong team player dedicated to quality care delivery.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will engage in team meetings, ongoing training, and professional development to continually enhance their knowledge and skills. The Trust is an inclusive employer offering staff support networks, flexible working arrangements, free parking, and health and wellbeing programs. Career progression opportunities are available within this specialist older adult mental health service.

Location is in Surrey, a scenic county close to London and major airports, offering excellent transport links and vibrant surroundings.

Please note that applications may close early once sufficient candidates have applied. UK Home Office sponsorship is not available for all roles; applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of employment.

Contact Information

For additional information or informal visits, contact:

Prince Thorpe, Ward Manager - Phone: 01372216574

Sharmila Ramchurn, Matron - Phone: 01372216575

Rumbi Dube, Deputy Ward Manager - Phone: 01372216574