Job summary Are you passionate about the NHS? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity? Would you like to volunteer in one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas? Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is just the place for you We are extremely proud of our team of volunteers, who help us in our goal to provide the best quality of care for patients in Doncaster and Bassetlaw and we are looking for people to join our expanding Volunteer Workforce. We are have various roles available across our Trust: A&E Volunteers Meet and Greet Volunteers Ward Volunteers ESAC (Emergency Surgical Assessment Care) Volunteers Discharge Lounge Volunteers Library Volunteers Pharmacy Volunteers Main duties of the job We are looking for people with: Good communication skills Willingness to help and support staff and patients Able to liaise with professional staff at all levels Able to demonstrate empathy and compassion Adaptable and willing to learn Punctual and reliable Able to work independently and as part of a team Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Understand the need for confidentiality Commitment to uphold trust core values and NHS policies Comfortable in a clinical environment with patients that may be anxious, distressed or acutely unwell Ability to show sensitivity, tact, diplomacy and understanding especially in stressful/emotional situations About us Volunteering with us gives you: Structure to your day and a sense of achievementA challenge and an opportunity for personal developmentAn opportunity to learn new skills or to use your lifetime skillsThe opportunity to meet others and to make social contactsThe chance to get to know your local hospital and gain an understanding of how healthcare is provided. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Voluntary Work Contract Voluntary Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 272-6945937 Job locations Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT Job description Job responsibilities If you are wanting any further information or to apply for this role please contact Nicola Ramshaw on nicola.ramshawnhs.net. Job description Job responsibilities If you are wanting any further information or to apply for this role please contact Nicola Ramshaw on nicola.ramshawnhs.net. Person Specification Interpersonal skills Essential Good communication skills Calm and composed Punctual and reliable Experience Essential Comfortable in a clinical environment with patients that may be anxious, distressed or acutely unwell Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Person Specification Interpersonal skills Essential Good communication skills Calm and composed Punctual and reliable Experience Essential Comfortable in a clinical environment with patients that may be anxious, distressed or acutely unwell Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment 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. Employer details Employer name Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT Address Doncaster Royal Infirmary Armthorpe Road Doncaster DN2 5LT Employer's website https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)