The Inpatient Unit (IPU) is where our patients come for more specialist palliative care. They may come for symptom management, short-term care, or they may spend their final days with us on the ward.
Our IPU Ward Assistant provides non-clinical support to the Ward staff by welcoming visitors and performing various practical tasks, such as serving meals.
Volunteer role
IPU Ward Assistant
Volunteer manager
Volunteer Services Manager
Where you will be based
Hospice
Why we want you
The Inpatient Unit (IPU) is where our patients come for more specialist palliative care. They may come for symptom management, short-term care, or they may spend their final days with us on the ward.
Our IPU Ward Assistant provides non-clinical support to the Ward staff by welcoming visitors and performing various practical tasks, such as serving meals.
What you will be doing
* Welcoming patients, families and visitors to the hospice
* Serving drinks and meals to patients
* Taking care of flowers and arrangements
* Generally helping to maintain the tidiness and appearance of the Ward
* Being part of the IPU Ward team
The skills you need
* Compassion, empathy and kindness with everybody, remembering that this may be a difficult time in their life
* Aware of boundaries and how to respect them
* Be able to follow policies and procedures
What's in it for you
* Practical training with an experienced volunteer
* Appropriate mandatory classroom based and online training
* Support from the Volunteer Services Team and IPU Ward staff
* Volunteering Handbook and Role Profile
Disclaimer
We are committed to protecting and keeping you safe. Therefore, we have a comprehensive selection, checking and ongoing management process in place. A Disclosure and Barring check may be necessary for this role, which we will carry out. All mandatory training must be completed, and our policies and procedures complied with.
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