Job summary
*** Previous applicants need not apply ***
Do you have a passion for Palliative Care services and the Hospice environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Salisbury Specialist Palliative Care Service as Volunteer Co-ordinator. The Volunteer coordinator plays an integral part in the management and development of the volunteer service across all parts of the Palliative Care Services and will be involved in all elements of the volunteer programme from recruitment, placement, retention, and recognition of volunteers.
The post holder will work within the administrative team supporting the Matron, Service Manager and Consultant lead and develop the Palliative Care Volunteer Service. They will co-ordinate and maintain all voluntary activities, as well as leading the training and development of volunteer staff.
Main duties of the job
The Volunteer Co-ordinator will ensure the provision and maintenance of all voluntary activities across the Salisbury Hospice Service. They will provide volunteer support to a large team of volunteers who work across the whole Palliative Care Service, helping to promote the individualised care of patients and their families / carers. The role is vital to ensuring the recruitment, management and continuation of our volunteer services, as well as act as a single point of liaise for all volunteers across the service. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to contribute to the valuable work that the Specialist Palliative team deliver, working within a busy and rewarding role.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification
- Microsoft outlook (E-mail and diary management etc)
- Clerical/office administration experience preferably within a health care environment
- Excellent customer care skills
- Has up to date knowledge of the role of voluntary services nationally and within the local community Shows awareness of employer responsibilities in respect of voluntary staff, including compliance with relevant legislation, e.g. health and safety
- Awareness of good practice in volunteer management
- Demonstrates understanding of the needs of individuals facing loss at many levels
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, including managing difficult conversations
- Provides and receives routine information and adapt for where there may be barriers to understanding or where a level of tact/persuasion is required
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to working and willingness to support other teams when required
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience of management and leadership
Person Specification
Application form
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent qualification
- Microsoft outlook (E-mail and diary management etc)
- Clerical/office administration experience preferably within a health care environment
- Excellent customer care skills
- Has up to date knowledge of the role of voluntary services nationally and within the local community Shows awareness of employer responsibilities in respect of voluntary staff, including compliance with relevant legislation, e.g. health and safety
- Awareness of good practice in volunteer management
- Demonstrates understanding of the needs of individuals facing loss at many levels
- Excellent organisational and time management skills to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, including managing difficult conversations
- Provides and receives routine information and adapt for where there may be barriers to understanding or where a level of tact/persuasion is required
- Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to working and willingness to support other teams when required
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous experience of management and leadership
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
