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Volunteer Services is about the many volunteers who have a role in the Trust.
This page explains more about:
- The different roles that volunteers have in the Trust
- The way volunteers are trained and supported
- How to become a volunteer with the Trust
RLB Volunteer Service
Within our Trust we have a diverse, ever growing team of volunteers who provide a wide range of complementary services to staff and patients across the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Applicants need to demonstrate a sense of maturity as well as compassion for others and a willingness to make a difference to each and every person they come into contact with. Volunteers at the Trust will be expected to help promote equality and diversity in the workplace and support other multi-disciplinary teams throughout the organisation.
If you require further information, please contact the Volunteer Services Team on 0151 706 3170 or email volunteer1@rlbuht.nhs.uk.
Below are some examples of the kinds of roles volunteers play in our Trust.
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- Age 18+
- Must demonstrate ability to use initiative within accordance of Volunteer Role Boundaries.
- Must be adaptable in communication & approach.
- Will be supporting patients with varying degrees of cognitive impairments e.g. dementia, learning disabilities or difficulties.
Training required & provided:
- Full day induction / mandatory core skills including: Level 1 Communication Skills, Learning Disability & Dementia awareness.
- Mealtime Assistance Training
You can read the person specification and a more detailed breakdown of the roles here.
*You can apply for this vacancy via jobs.rlbuht.nhs.uk the first 14 days of every month.
Ward Volunteer
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Age 16+- Requires compassionate communication skills
- Must be a good listener
- Requires good interpersonal skills
- Requires confidence to be able to actively approach & support patients and visitors to the Trust
Training required & provided:
- Full day induction / mandatory core skills including: Level 1 Communication Skills, Learning Disability & Dementia Awareness
- May require food hygiene training if serving refreshments
- Observation of other Hospitality Volunteers, as part of induction & familiarisation process
You can read the person specification and a more detailed breakdown of the roles here.
*You can apply for this vacancy via jobs.rlbuht.nhs.uk the first 14 days of every month.
Hospitality volunteer
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The palliative care volunteer service has been nationally recognised on a number of occasions. In 2018 the Service was awarded the Queens Award for Volunteering!- Age 18+
- Applicants need to demonstrate compassion for others and a willingness to make a difference to each and every person they come in contact with
- Applicants need to demonstrate a sensitivity and empathetic approach to support this specific group of patients and their families
Training required & provided:
- Full day’s induction / mandatory core skills including: Level 1 Communication Skills, Learning Disability & Dementia Awareness
- Palliative Care Volunteer Education& Training programme, consisting of 3 taught sessions as well as completion of work book & reflective diary
You can read the person specification and a more detailed breakdown of the roles here.
We are currently recruiting for Palliative Care Volunteers. If interested, head over to our jobs page to apply: jobs.rlbuht.nhs.uk
Palliative care volunteer
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- Age 18+
- Applicants must have an affiliation to a specific religion or faith group
- Applicants need to demonstrate compassion for others and a willingness to make a difference to each and every person they come in contact with
Training required & provided:
- Full day induction/ mandatory core skills including: Level 1 Communication Skills, Learning Disability and Dementia Awareness
- Specific induction and training provided by the Chaplaincy Team
You can read the person specification and a more detailed breakdown of the roles here.
*Positions for this role are currently full to capacity. Details of our next vacancy will be live on this page.
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Alternative volunteer roles
Other exciting and innovative roles at the Trust are advertised periodically on our jobs page. These roles include, Dental Hospital Volunteers, Pets as Therapy dog handlers, Radio Broadcasting roles, pharmacy Volunteers and a variety of volunteer roles in our Cancer Services Department.
Contact us
If you require further information, please contact the Volunteer Services Team on 0151 706 3170 or email volunteer1@rlbuht.nhs.uk