Overview
Voluntary Services Manager - RSCH role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. This position is part of the Trust's Voluntary Services programme and is responsible for the provision and management of Voluntary Service matters at the hospital site. The role includes working with other Trust Voluntary Services Managers and the Head of Voluntary Services within budgetary guidelines, and supporting the development and implementation of the Trust Volunteer Strategy.
The post also leads on sharing professional guidance to colleagues on the role of the Voluntary Service and the involvement and management of volunteers in accordance with best practices. It requires managing and developing the Voluntary Services team on site, with shared management responsibility for volunteers across the Trust, and coordinating the recruitment, training, support, placement and retention of volunteers to maximise benefits to patients, staff and service users.
As part of the Trust’s Voluntary Services programme, the post holder will ensure volunteers gain satisfaction and develop through their voluntary work and have a successful and enjoyable volunteer journey with the Trust.
We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment where patients and staff are treated with compassion and empathy. The Trust supports staff with networks, Buddy schemes and flexible working where possible to promote work-life balance.
For more information and to apply, refer to the Candidate Information Pack and wellbeing programme materials.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
For informal visits / contact: Marie McNeil, Head of Voluntary Services, marie.mcneil@nhs.net, 07960 499322
Rachael Helfgott-Bates, Programme Delivery Support – Leadership, My Charity, University Hospitals Sussex, rachael.helfgott-bates@nhs.net
Responsibilities
* Be responsible and accountable for the provision and management of Voluntary Service matters at the hospital site as part of the Trust's Voluntary Services programme.
* Work with the other Trust Voluntary Services Managers and the Head of Voluntary Services within laid-down budgetary guidelines.
* Support the Head of Voluntary Services with the development, review and operational implementation of the Trust Volunteer Strategy.
* Lead on sharing professional guidance to colleagues on the role of the Voluntary Service and on the involvement and management of volunteers in accordance with appropriate practices.
* Manage and develop the Voluntary Services team on site as part of the Voluntary Services department with shared management responsibility for volunteers across the Trust.
* 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.
* Ensure volunteers gain satisfaction and develop through their voluntary work and have a successful and enjoyable volunteer journey with the Trust.
Qualifications/Requirements
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Notes
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