KGH Radio - Volunteer

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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:CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable

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.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

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.

Date posted

14 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Voluntary role

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

264-5481670-Volunteer

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

No specific qualifications are required for this role, although any relevant qualifications should be detailed on the application.

Knowledge

Desirable

Previous volunteering or experience of working in a health or social care environment is not required for this role, although any relevant experience should be detailed on the application.

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
The ability to be friendly, polite, and caring with patients, visitors, and Trust staff
Reliable, honest, and punctual.
Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
Ability to abide to Trust Values.
Ability to work on own initiative

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

No specific qualifications are required for this role, although any relevant qualifications should be detailed on the application.

Knowledge

Desirable

Previous volunteering or experience of working in a health or social care environment is not required for this role, although any relevant experience should be detailed on the application.

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal skills
The ability to be friendly, polite, and caring with patients, visitors, and Trust staff
Reliable, honest, and punctual.
Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion
Ability to abide to Trust Values.
Ability to work on own initiative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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