Response Volunteer

3 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Can you spare 4 hours a week?

Are you friendly, caring and a good listener? Are you able to approach people to offer help?

**We are looking for volunteers Monday to Friday**:
AM Shift - start 8.30 and finish at 12.30pm.

PM Shift - starts 12.30 and finish at 4.30pm.

**Please note**:
**The commitment we ask for is**:
4 hours each shift

Ideally same day each week

Minimum 6 months commitment

Our volunteers are an invaluable part of the hospital team so come and join us and make a difference.

**PLEASE NOTE**: THIS ADVERT IS CAPPED AT 25 AND WILL CLOSE ONCE 25 APPLICANTS HAS BEEN REACHED

The role is reactive to the needs of the hospital and will involve working across various departments. You will be advised daily as to what tasks you will be required to undertake but could involve running errands for departments, doing well being rounds around the Trust and carrying out Meet and Greets.

Volunteers cannot replace the role of a paid employee, and this is not a work placement.

Volunteering at Northampton General Hospital is more than just an opportunity to ‘give back’, it is an environment to utilise your skills to help others based on your own experiences, form lifelong friendships with other volunteers and incorporate your wealth of knowledge and experience to shape a fantastic volunteer service.

We want everyone to gain satisfaction from their volunteering in an environment that is inclusive, supportive, stimulating, and friendly. Offering your support

**What we look for in a volunteer is**:
Caring and a good listener

Reliable and adaptable

Friendly and approachable

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Collecting and delivering notes / swabs / medication / equipment & running errands from various departments / wards

Providing a courtesy ‘Meet & Greet’ service (wheelchair training required)

Assisting with patient / family video calls on wards

Operating a library service to wards

Visiting / chatting to patients who may not have visitors on wards

Support within A&E and Pharmacy department (over 18’s only with full training)

Assist with wellbeing rounds, offering drinks to patients

Cover desks and welcome patient and visitors to the hospital, providing clear, accurate directions

Undertake patient / staff surveys to collect data to understand their experience

Confidentiality must be always maintained regarding patients and their property

Guide people around the hospital and be proactive in assisting anyone who may be lost or need help

Take the Brew Buddy out to support staff wellbeing

Whilst carrying a radio always ensuring you speak professionally over the system and never speak about patients over the radio.



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