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West London NHS Trust are recruiting for Mealtime Support Volunteer.  This role is currently being offered to those interested in career in health and social care as part of their Volunteers to Careers pilot service.  West London NHS Trust are keen to hear from under represented groups from the local community in West London with a desire to better access their healthcare careers.  

Commitment of once a week, currently greatest need for volunteer support during weekdays Mon-Fri, during lunchtime, 12:30pm - 2pm.

As a Mealtime Support Volunteer, candidate will support patients on wards in an acute setting through a variety of specific meal time tasks.

You will play a crucial role in the hospital in helping to support the wellbeing of patients and reduce the risk of malnutrition/dehydration, which is a vital part of a patient's recovery.

Please express interest via the Work Hounslow website and one of our business support team will contact you and follow up with an email which will include the link to apply for the the role.

 

The offer:

• An induction, training, support and supervision in your role  

• Agreed and reasonable out-of-pocket expenses   

• An excellent opportunity to build on skills and understanding of the NHS

Dedicated Volunteers to Careers careers support from a clinical professional towards health and social care career pathways.

Skills and Qualities required

West London NHS Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

· Ability to comply with the organisational and departmental policies and procedures

· Ability to gain consent and, as far as possible, involving people in all decision making

· Understanding of providing services to a diverse patient group

· Have good interpersonal skills 

· Be reliable

· Able to work as part of a team

· Able to complete tasks effectively and efficiently

· Committed to uphold Trust core values (Togetherness, Responsibility, Excellence, Caring) and NHS policies

  • Posted 11 days ago 
  • Work Hounslow
  • Job ref: J2561

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  • London Borough of Hounslow
  • Department for Work & Pensions
  • Learn Hounslow
  • NHS
  • Shawtrust
  • West London Alliance