Volunteer, Birkenhead

Job summary

The Wirral University Teaching Hospital requires volunteers to support a multitude of functions across our sites. You may be deployed in any area of the hospital, according to demand.

From providing important administrational support or conducting patient and family surveys to gather valuable feedback, to being a friendly and welcoming face for our patients as a welcomer, or supporting our many different clinical areas, 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
• Willing to keep updated with training requirements

All required training is provided prior to starting any placement, with sector specific training delivered once you have started, and ongoing renewal.

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

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Volunteer Position available at WUTH.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Volunteer Position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

No specific qualifications are required for this role

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required for this role

Desirable

• 28.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 form

Person Specification
No specific qualifications are required for this role

Essential

• No specific qualifications are required for this role

Desirable

• 28.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 form

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Arrowe Park Hospital, CH49 5PE / Clatterbridge Hospital, CH63 4JY

Upton/Bebington

CH49 5PE

United Kingdom

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