Physical Health Assistant - Part Time
- Cygnet Hospital Woking, Knaphill, GU21 2QS
- £11,340.45 per year
- Care and Support
- Part time
- Closes 30 Nov 2026
- Cygnet Hospital Woking, Knaphill, GU21 2QS
- £11,340.45 per year
- Closes 30 Nov 2026
- Part time
- Support Worker
- Care and Support
Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.
Cygnet Hospital Woking offers a range of mental health services for men and women.
We are looking for a part-time Physical Health Assistant to work cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting patients with their physical health care needs and condition.
You’ll be working 15hrs per week covering two days 9am – 5pm.
The post holder will work as part of the clinical staff under the supervision of the Practice Nurse and participate in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude at all times.
You will support registered professionals with carrying out physical health interventions for patients when necessary; ECG and phlebotomy, swabbing wounds, basic wound care, urinalysis etc.
Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.
Your day-to-day…
- To support evidence based physical health practice initiatives across the service.
- Support with the monitoring and documentation of physical health screening across the service.
- Support with the monitoring and documentation for ongoing monitoring of physical health of all patients including annual health checks in close collaboration with the ward doctors.
- To work closely with the ward doctors and physical health lead in ensuring that patients across the service have access to primary care services including dental and eye checks.
- To work in line with current legislation, company policies, and other relevant local & national guidance pertaining to physical health guidance within mental health services.
- Complete GP registration forms for new patients and assist with other paperwork and CQUINs relating to Physical Health.
- Support with GP consultation clinics and liaising with external professionals for specialist appointments for patients.
- Assisting with filing and uploading physical health information.
- Assist the Practice Nurses in the dissemination of information to ward-based staff in relation to Physical health issues, best practice and corporate policy changes. Also supporting the running of health promotion groups, audits, drills etc.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- £11,340.45 per annum
- Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
- Regular coaching & appraisal
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
You are…
- Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives.
- An excellent communicator & a good team player.
- Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment.
- Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
What next?
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Founded in 1988, Cygnet is a leading UK provider of specialist mental health services, learning disability services, autism support and social care.
With services across the UK, Cygnet supports thousands of people every day through a wide range of inpatient and community-based services designed to help people achieve better outcomes and live healthier, more independent lives.
Our teams work across hospitals, residential services and supported living environments, supporting young people and adults with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries and eating disorders. Every service is centred around providing safe, compassionate and person-focused care.
At Cygnet, we believe that everybody deserves the opportunity to live a life that feels meaningful, fulfilling and hopeful. That means creating environments where people feel supported, respected and empowered to make progress at their own pace.
Support looks different for every individual. For some people, it may involve helping them regain confidence and independence following a period of mental ill health. For others, it may mean providing specialist support around communication, daily living skills or emotional wellbeing. Whatever the journey looks like, our focus is always on helping people move towards a more positive future.
Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, they help people achieve milestones that can have a lasting impact — whether that’s building trust, developing new skills, reconnecting with loved ones or taking steps towards greater independence.
Because of this, working at Cygnet is about far more than delivering care. It’s about building genuine relationships, creating opportunities for recovery and helping people realise their potential.
Many of our roles don’t need previous experience in healthcare or social care. What matters most is sharing our values (Care, Respect, Empower, Trust and Integrity) and a genuine desire to support others. In return, Cygnet provides comprehensive training, ongoing development and clear opportunities to build a rewarding long-term career.
For many colleagues, the most rewarding part of the role is knowing they’ve made a meaningful difference to somebody’s life.
At Cygnet, those moments matter every single day.