Job summary
The Wirral University Teaching Hospital requires volunteers to support a multitude of functions across our sites.
From supporting our clinical areas and providing important administrational support to being a friendly and welcoming face for our patients as a welcomer or supporting our vaccination hub, volunteers play a crucial and important role within the Hospital and are valued and key members of our workforce.
Main duties of the job
- Being flexible
- Having a kind and compassionate nature
- Able to listen and take on board instructions
- Be a friendly approachable member of the Trust
- Being a team player
All required training will be provided prior to starting any placement with further sector specific training delivered once you have started.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust has a variety of volunteer placements that needs filling and these will be discussed at the interview stage.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Trust please complete the attached application form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly. We really look forward to hearing from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust has a variety of volunteer placements that needs filling and these will be discussed at the interview stage.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at the Trust please complete the attached application form and a member of the team will be in touch shortly. We really look forward to hearing from you.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- No specific qualifications are required for this role
- Previous volunteering or experience of work in a health or social care environment is not required for this role, although any relevant experience should be detailed on the application
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to be friendly, polite and caring with patients, visitors and Trust Staff
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and following procedures
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual
- Willingness to undertake training
- Available to volunteer for at least 2 hours per week
- To embody the Trust's Values of being caring for everyone, respect for all, embracing teamwork and committed to improvement
- To exercise confidentially and discretion
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- No specific qualifications are required for this role
- Previous volunteering or experience of work in a health or social care environment is not required for this role, although any relevant experience should be detailed on the application
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- The ability to be friendly, polite and caring with patients, visitors and Trust Staff
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and following procedures
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual
- Willingness to undertake training
- Available to volunteer for at least 2 hours per week
- To embody the Trust's Values of being caring for everyone, respect for all, embracing teamwork and committed to improvement
- To exercise confidentially and discretion
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).
