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Job summary

Main area
Volunteer
Grade
Volunteer (unpaid)
Contract
Voluntary: 12 months (no salary)
Hours
  • Part time
  • Other
37.5 hours per week (Various Hours)
Job ref
193-CORP-VOL-Charity25
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Corporate - Director of Nursing - Voluntary Services
Town
Reading
Salary
£0 pa (no salary, its unpaid volunteer work)
Closing
27/02/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

VOLUNTEER-Charity

Volunteer (unpaid)

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Job overview

Why do we need your help?


Volunteering with the Royal Berks Charity demonstrates your commitment to protecting your local hospital, NHS patient care and experience, and staff wellbeing. The Royal Berks Charity raises money to support NHS patients, staff, and volunteers in ways above and beyond what NHS funding can ordinarily provide. The Royal Berks Charity needs help both to raise awareness of the cause and to raise funds. Our Corporate/Community Ambassadors play a vital role in representing the Charity at local events and functions, speaking about our work and the importance of the funds our supporters raise.

Main duties of the job

How will I be trained and supported?


 You will receive a full induction to The Royal Berks Charity and to your role
 You will have a member of staff as a named contact who will support you and answer any queries you have
 You will be given any equipment and information necessary to carry out your role
 Reimbursement for any expenses incurred (with prior agreement)

Working for our organisation

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

What can I gain from volunteering with you?
 The satisfaction of knowing that you are making a valuable contribution to your local NHS charity
 Be a part of a friendly team that makes a difference in the community
 Utilising your existing skills as well as developing and learning new ones

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • Customer services experience
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience in volunteer

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Martin Butler
Job title
Community Fundraising Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0118 322 6969
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