'a Friend in Need' End-of-life Care Volunteer

3 weeks ago

Brighton, United Kingdom 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

The role is initially funded by Friends of Brighton & Hove Hospitals Charity (209414) as part of the new ‘A Friend in Need’ initiative, to support the end of life care of patients at the Royal Sussex County Hospital by starting an ‘End of Life Care Volunteer’ service.

To work in partnership with the hospital Palliative Care Team to manage a dedicated team of ‘End of Life Care Volunteers’ to provide ongoing support to patients at the end of life, their families and carers at Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

To work in partnership with specialist End of Life charity, the Anne Robson Trust (1178352) to attract, recruit, train, and manage this team of ‘End of Life Care Volunteers’.

To establish the ‘End of Life care Volunteer’ service, supporting patients in the hospital who are approaching the end of their lives, their families and carers.

To attract, recruit, train, induct and retain a group of ‘End of Life Care Volunteers’, with the support of the Ann Robson Trust charity and the hospital Palliative Care Team.

To co-ordinate the day-to-day ‘End of Life care Volunteer’ service in the hospital, working alongside the Palliative Care Team to identify patients who would benefit from Volunteer support.

To line manage and supervise the team of ‘End of Life care Volunteers’.

To ensure adequate cover and smooth running of the service during periods of absence.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

**Improving lives**: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

**Build a career with us**: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do

Main

**Responsibilities**:
To establish the ‘End of Life care Volunteer’ service, supporting patients in the hospital who are approaching the end of their lives, their families and carers.

To attract, recruit, train, induct and retain a group of ‘End of Life Care Volunteers’, with the support of the Ann Robson Trust charity and the hospital Palliative Care Team.

To co-ordinate the day-to-day ‘End of Life care Volunteer’ service in the hospital, working alongside the Palliative Care Team to identify patients who would benefit from Volunteer support.

To line manage and supervise the team of ‘End of Life care Volunteers’.

To ensure adequate cover and smooth running of the service during periods of absence.

Communication

To liaise daily with the Palliative Care Team and ward staff to ensure that all patients who have been identified as dying are referred to the ‘End of Life Care Volunteer’ team if appropriate.

To establish good working relationships with clinical areas to identify and support their needs from the service.

To liaise with and build good working relationships with relevant stakeholders, including Charities, Chaplaincy and Bereavement Services, to ensure a smooth running service.

To liaise with funders Friends of Brighton and Hove Hospitals to support Public Relations and Fundraising initiatives for the ‘End of Life Care Volunteer’ project, when requested.

Attend Supportive and End of Life care Group Meetings providing relevant updates and contribute to the general improvement of End of Life Care services.

To provide regular contact and support to ‘End of Life Care Volunteers’ to encourage motivation and loyalty and ensure that their role is valued.

To provide and make record of supervision sessions with each member of the ‘End of Life Care Volunteer’ team, at least once every four shifts.

Provide emotional and pastoral support to the team of ‘End of Life Care Volunteers’ and implement a “Buddy” system whereby they support each other.

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