The volunteering team at Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust (KRFT) are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Allied Health Professional (AHP) who is keen to utilise their project management and clinical skills as a Volunteer to Career Clinical Lead. The aim of this programme is to positively impact NHS workforce and system pressure needs at a local level through the design of an AHP Volunteer to Career (VtC) initiative targeting overseas candidates to enable them to gain exposure to the NHS, experience and skills that will allow them to potentially secure paid employment within the Trust/NHS or across Southwest London.
Main duties of the job
* Design and implement a project that addresses a real system pressure/need, meaningful and impactful local volunteer role that address the system need and supports volunteers to be supported into a career in healthcare as a solution to workforce pressures.
* To identify, consult and collaborate with organisational stakeholders to ensure the project addresses system pressure and other strategic drivers e.g. senior leadership team including the organisation board, HR directors, Heads of clinical services, Chief AHP, AHP Workforce Lead etc.
* To provide leadership to the cohort of volunteers associated with the project and the related clinical staff.
* Being hands on in the development of the role of volunteers in a range of settings.
* Take responsibility for the effective organisation and delivery of volunteering support relating to your project, including motivating and supporting volunteers to access and sustain paid employment.
* To act as a resource to staff regarding aspects of the project, including building the profile of the Volunteer to Career project within clinical teams/departments, and promoting the success of the initiative in helping system pressures and volunteers to access healthcare careers.
* To ensure presence in clinical/department areas and spend time working alongside the volunteers and staff as appropriate.
About us
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.**
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience of relevant clinical work.
* Experience of involvement in service design, quality and governance, research and audit, and gaining service user feedback.
* Experience of supervising other staff/volunteers/students.
* Experience of collecting monitoring and evaluation data.
* Project delivery/management experience.
Desirable
* Experience of working with volunteers.
* Experience of leading change.
Skills
Essential
* Training in Supervision.
* Working on own initiative.
* Ability to work across a team/service area and develop positive working relationships.
* Ability to support people at varying skill levels to develop their knowledge and skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Outstanding personal organisation skills.
Desirable
* Training in project management/leadership skills.
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Registration with Health Care Professions Council as appropriate to professional qualification.
Desirable
* Post Graduate qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of working clinically in a relevant setting.
* An understanding of what it means to have a positive volunteering experience.
* Knowledge of supervision structures and clinical supervision.
Employer details
Employer name
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kingston Hospital/Richmond Community
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
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