Ward Assistant

East Surrey Hospital (RB)

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Interests

  • Health and Hospices
  • Older People

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying

To ensure patients and visitors are made welcome on the wards. Assist nursing staff and help with tasks that are deemed appropriate for volunteers.

Volunteer Role:

  • Interact with patients, make refreshments and ensure patients are comfortable
  • Collect notes and files from other departments as required
  • Assist nursing staff with their duties
  • Shadow clinicians and carry out tasks delegated to them by senior staff
  • Support Patients at mealtimes with feeding

What skills do I need?

  • Good communication, patient and helpful attitude
  • Willing to visit various wards/departments – a level of physical fitness is required for this role. Please discuss further with the Volunteer manager if unsure. 

Interests

  • Health and Hospices
  • Older People

Activities

  • Befriending & Buddying

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Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    16+
  • DBS check required
    Enhanced DBS
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Pay travel & parking - car 40p per mile and up to £8 per day bus/travel which is a round trip of 20 miles. Car parking permit issued to volunteers.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 04/09/2023

End Date: 31/05/2024

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Availability Details

The minimum requirement for this role is two hours per week for six months.

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