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.
Details Date posted
14 August 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.ramshaw@nhs.net.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you are wanting any further information or to apply for this role please contact Nicola Ramshaw on nicola.ramshaw@nhs.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)
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)
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