Kgh Radio

Our volunteers are invaluable part of the hospital team. Working with us in a volunteering role means you're playing a part in making a difference to our patients and their families.

Do you have an interest in radio and media? Kettering General Hospital is looking for volunteers to join its KGH Radio team.

**Summary**:
To devise, plan, resource and deliver programme(s) as agreed with the Radio Station Trustees in accordance with the organisation’s constitution.

The duties and responsibilities listed are not intended to be exhaustive but are set out to indicate the main areas of activity currently undertaken by a volunteer. Volunteers are asked to adopt a flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.

Our volunteers are invaluable part of the hospital team. Working with us in a volunteering role means you're playing a part in making a difference to our patients and their families.
- Agree structure of programmes with trustees, programmes to be run to time for handover to next presenter (live or pre-recorded). Presenters must not overrun their programme time slot.
- Source material for delivery of their programmes.
- Ensure that the programme content complies with public decency and legal standards.
- Use the Stations ‘social media’ to publicise programmes and other Station activities only.
- Ensure safe operation of the Studio whilst broadcasting and reporting any problems to the designated technical managers.
- Refer enquirers to appropriate members of staff if they need further help.
- Report any untoward incidents within the hospital site.
- Assist staff in supporting and directing patients/visitors in a major incident.
- Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times including adhering to the General Dat Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Attend relevant refresher/training sessions as directed.
- Adhering to the guidelines/procedures of keeping a safe and clean environment - Presenter / producers must speak respectfully with all KGH radio members, whether presenters, administrators, Trustees, or technical managers.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

**Our Excellence Values**:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy.