Overview
As part of the Trust's Voluntary Services programme, to be responsible and accountable for the provision and management of Voluntary Service matters at the hospital site. Work with the other Trust Voluntary Services Managers and the Head of Voluntary Services, within the laid down budgetary guidelines. Support the Head of Voluntary Services with the development, review and operational implementation of the Trust Volunteer Strategy. Lead on the sharing of professional guidance to colleagues on the role of the Voluntary Service and the involvement and management of volunteers in accordance with the appropriate practices. To manage and develop the Voluntary Services team on site, as part of the Voluntary Services department, with shared management responsibility for the volunteers throughout the Trust. To coordinate the recruitment, training, support, placement and retention of volunteers appropriate to their skills and experiences to maximise the benefit to patients, staff and service users. To ensure that volunteers gain satisfaction and develop through their voluntary work and have a successful and enjoyable volunteer journey with the Trust.
About UHSussex
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and we can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance — because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Marie McNeil; Job title: Head of Voluntary Services; Email: marie.mcneil@nhs.net; Telephone: 07960499322
Rachael Helfgott-Bates
Programme Delivery Support – Leadership
My Charity
University Hospitals Sussex
(she/they)
rachael.helfgott-bates@nhs.net
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