Job summary NCIC Diabetic Foot Department Support Volunteer: What is the purpose of the role? The volunteer will be located in the diabetic foot clinic at West Cumberland Hospital where they will welcome outpatients and visitors, help people navigate their way around the department/hospital and reassure and support people who are attending clinics and appointments or are visiting friends or family. Arriving at a busy hospital for an appointment or visit can be a stressful experience for anyone. For older people, the experience can be particularly overwhelming. Main duties of the job What tasks can this role include? Provide practical help, offering advice and directions. Escort patients and visitors to wards or departments. Physically pushing wheelchair bound patients from different outpatient locations. E.g., helping wheelchair bound patients or taking ambulatory patients from one department to another, this will involve walking for up to 10min going between floors (you will be required to undertake some training on the safe use of wheelchairs by our "Moving & Handling" team prior to commencement). Seeking out people who are looking lost or in need of assistance and helping them. Offering companionship, comfort and support to patients. Locating wheel chairs if required. You will not be asked to lift patients at anytime This might be the role for you if: You have the ability to communication with all groups of people. Physically able to push a patient in a wheelchair, maximum distance would be no more than 10minutes going between floors. Friendly, approachable personality. Helpful and accommodating manner. About us At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'. Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary Depending on experience Contract Voluntary Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 262-A-24-6738730 Job locations West Cumberland Infirmary Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A Standard DBS check will be required for this volunteering post. The DBS check is free of charge for volunteers. Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helplinenacro.org.uk Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email adviceunlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A Standard DBS check will be required for this volunteering post. The DBS check is free of charge for volunteers. Person Specification Experience Essential Customer Service Experience Working in a busy enviroment Desirable Sensitivity Skills Essential Excellent Communication Skills Ability to work well as part of a team Desirable Organisational skills Knowledge Essential Manual Handling Health & Safety Customer Care Other requirments Essential Promote equality and value diversity Person Specification Experience Essential Customer Service Experience Working in a busy enviroment Desirable Sensitivity Skills Essential Excellent Communication Skills Ability to work well as part of a team Desirable Organisational skills Knowledge Essential Manual Handling Health & Safety Customer Care Other requirments Essential Promote equality and value diversity 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Address West Cumberland Infirmary Homewood Road Whitehaven CA28 8JG Employer's website https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)