Ward Support Volunteers

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 April 2025

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Job summary

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As a Ward Support Volunteer, based on one of our wards assisting with non-clinical tasks.

This role involves but is not limited to:

Meeting and Greeting patients and visitors when they arrive on the ward.

Helping patients complete Friends and Family feedback forms.

Taking samples to the labs when requested by staff.

Taking and collecting prescriptions to the pharmacy.

Assisting ward clerks with filing and answering the telephone/door system

Sitting and talking to patients when appropriate.

Assisting the ward staff with meal distribution at meal times to ensure a quick, safe meal service (NB - not assisting patients with feeding).

Helping patients cut up food, clearing meal trays

Making and providing refreshments for patients and families

Photocopy, laminate and support with putting up ward displays

Escort families to other departments within the hospital i.e. x-ray

Supporting staff with general ward housekeeping

Companionship for patients who may not have visitors.

To undertake any other duties that may be appropriate in respect of a Ward Support Volunteer.

Volunteering shifts are available on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Main duties of the job

Our minimum age requirement is 18 years Skills

Ability to communicate with all groups of people, able to listen and follow instructions

Able to work alongside ward staff and other volunteers as part of a team or on their own.

An Enhanced DBS is required for volunteers on our Childrens wards

Training will be provided

Times Mon Sun AM PM EVE

For an application form contact:

Mavis Francis, Voluntary Services Coordinator

mavis.francis3@nhs.net

Telephone 01709 424329

Mobile:07752445875

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY ONLINE

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

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Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£1 a year This is a voluntary role with no salary attached

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

7 days

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-03-000

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, please find the advert information attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the role at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, please find the advert information attached.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate with all groups of people
Ability to listen with all groups of people
Ability to follow instructions with all groups of people
Able to work alongside ward staff and other volunteers as part of a team or on their own.

Person Specification

Skills and Abilities

Essential

Ability to communicate with all groups of people
Ability to listen with all groups of people
Ability to follow instructions with all groups of people
Able to work alongside ward staff and other volunteers as part of a team or on their own.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.