Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer to Career Clinical Lead

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Job summary

Are you a passionate, forward-thinking Allied Health Professional (AHP) eager to make a meaningful difference? Join the dynamic Volunteering Team at Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust (KRFT) and lead an innovative programme designed to shape the future of healthcare talent.

As the Volunteer to Career Clinical Lead, you'll harness your project management expertise and clinical knowledge to develop a transformative AHP Volunteer to Career (VtC) initiative. This pioneering programme targets skilled overseas candidates, offering them hands-on NHS exposure and experience that could launch their careers in paid roles within KRFT, the NHS, or across Southwest London. Be part of a groundbreaking effort to address NHS workforce challenges, support system pressures, and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals--all while contributing to your own professional growth and making a lasting impact.

Join us in building a brighter future for healthcare!

Main duties of the job

Design and implement a project that addresses a real system pressure/need, meaningful and impactful local volunteer role that address the system need and supports volunteers to be supported into a career in healthcare as a solution to workforce pressures.
To identify, consult and collaborate with organisational stakeholders to ensure the project addresses system pressure and other strategic drivers e.g.senior leadership team including the organisation board, HR directors, Heads of clinical services, Chief AHP, AHP Workforce Lead etc.
To provide leadership to the cohort of volunteers associated with the
project and the related clinical staff.
Being "hands on" in the development of the role of volunteers in a range of settings.
Take responsibility for the effective organisation and delivery of volunteering support relating to your project, including motivating and supporting volunteers to access and sustain paid employment
To act as a resource to staff regarding aspects of the project, including building the profile of the Volunteer to Career project within clinical teams/departments, and promoting the success of the initiative in helping system pressures and volunteers to access healthcare careers.
To ensure presence in clinical/department areas and spend time working alongside the volunteers and staff as appropriate

About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

20 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year Per annum pro-rata incl HCAS (outer)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

396-NN-682875-A&C-Z-A

Job locations

Kingston Hospital/Richmond Community

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of relevant clinical work
Experience of involvement in service design, quality and governance, research and audit and gaining service user feedback.
Experience of supervising other staff/volunteers/students
Experience of collecting monitoring and evaluation data
Project delivery/management experience

Desirable

Experience of working with volunteers
Experience of leading change

Skills

Essential

Training in Supervision
Working on own initiative
Ability to work across a team/service area and develop positive working relationships
Ability to support people at varying skill levels to develop their knowledge and skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Outstanding personal organisation skills

Desirable

Training in project management/leadership skills

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registration with Health Care Professions Council as appropriate to professional qualification.

Desirable

Post Graduate qualification or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of working clinically in a relevant setting.
An understanding of what it means to have a positive volunteering experience.
Knowledge of supervision structures and clinical supervision

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience of relevant clinical work
Experience of involvement in service design, quality and governance, research and audit and gaining service user feedback.
Experience of supervising other staff/volunteers/students
Experience of collecting monitoring and evaluation data
Project delivery/management experience

Desirable

Experience of working with volunteers
Experience of leading change

Skills

Essential

Training in Supervision
Working on own initiative
Ability to work across a team/service area and develop positive working relationships
Ability to support people at varying skill levels to develop their knowledge and skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Outstanding personal organisation skills

Desirable

Training in project management/leadership skills

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Registration with Health Care Professions Council as appropriate to professional qualification.

Desirable

Post Graduate qualification or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of working clinically in a relevant setting.
An understanding of what it means to have a positive volunteering experience.
Knowledge of supervision structures and clinical supervision

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital/Richmond Community

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital/Richmond Community

Galsworthy Road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)