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Voluntary Services On-boarding & Engagement Coordinator
Band 4
Main area Voluntary Services Grade Band 4 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Flexible over 4-5 days) Job ref 279-7069933-APR25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site RSCH Town Brighton Salary £26,530 - £29,114 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/2025 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Voluntary Services Department, based at Royal Sussex County Hospital for 1 year maternity cover.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a hospital environment to join our team as the Voluntary Services On-boarding & Engagement Coordinator.
The purpose of this role is to support effective and efficient use of volunteers on the wards and hospital departments by inducting, mentoring, training and supporting all volunteers in hospital departments.
If you are hard-working, organised and enthusiastic to support this valuable service we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
* To be involved in the recruitment and on-boarding of new volunteers within the Trust.
* To support effective and efficient use of volunteers on the wards and hospital departments by inducting, mentoring, training and supporting all volunteers in hospital departments.
* Provide an in-person welcome to new volunteers to the Trust.
* Provide on-going support to volunteers, ensuring volunteer satisfaction and engagement to improve the volunteer experience and aid retention.
* To attend outreach events within the local community, to promote volunteering at the Trust and forge strong relationships with local education providers and workability schemes.
* To promote volunteering within the trust by attending staff induction in order to inform and educate staff of volunteers and their remit.
* To monitor and evaluate the performance and appropriateness of volunteer placements. Working with the Voluntary Services Coordinator, conduct regular reviews to gather staff and volunteer feedback to ensure the volunteer roles continue to fall within the volunteer remit and are mutually beneficial for both department and volunteer.
Person specification
* Educated to NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, relevant experience
* Experience of working in an NHS / Health and Social Care / Charitable / Voluntary or Public Sector Organisation
* Experience of: • Diary management • Arranging meetings • Handling telephone/ email enquiries • Organising Events • Dealing with members of the public
* Able to demonstrate relatable experience gained in a relevant field
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* Educated to degree level
* Experience of working with volunteers or as a volunteer
* Experience of working in a supervisory role
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the managers discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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