Inpatient Unit Volunteer - St John's Hospice

Job summary

We are looking for a Volunteer to join St John's Hospice to assist patients, visitors and staff on the Inpatient Unit.

Minimum commitment of 1 shift per week.

Please find attached role description for more information.

Main duties of the job

The volunteer is required to work within the list of tasks identified as follows:

• To inform nursing staff if patient complains of feeling unwell.
• To assist with main entrance intercom system from ward clerk's desk whenever main reception is not staffed.
• To meet & greet new visitors to the ward environment and signpost available facilities, eg ward kitchen, toilets.
• To prepare patient bedroom for mealtimes, eg ensure table tops are cleared and cleaned, offer handwashing/handwipes to patients prior to mealtimes.
• To liaise with the catering team to support patients with mealtimes, set out the trays, deliver to each patient room and prepare trays for next mealtime.
• To support the catering team with mealtimes both prior to and after patient meals
• To support patients and visitors with drinks, refreshments and afternoon tea including refreshing water jugs.
• To ensure any flowers and plants are monitored and removed as appropriate (with patient's permission)
• To support meaningful activities with patients, such as playing cards, dominoes etc, chatting with patient, reading to patient and general conversation whenever patient indicates interest, however you need to be aware of patient cues and acknowledge that activities may not be appropriate at that time.
• To work alongside Nursing team to maintain a safe environment
• To liaise with Nursing team in regard to any stock replenishment needed, eg stationary, photocopying or ward cupboards.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook