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Join our super volunteers!
We know just how much our wonderful volunteers can improve a patient’s stay here at Addenbrooke's or the Rosie hospital.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a caring attitude and a commitment to supporting the Trust’s Values, Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Being a volunteer has proved extremely rewarding for many here at CUH and provides great opportunities to learn new skills and experience in the healthcare setting, as you help to improve the care and experience of our patients, their families and support staff.
There are many different ways in which a volunteer can contribute. To find out more about these roles please visit the website link below. Here you will find in-depth information about the Volunteering community, and how they are valued and integral members of the patient care team here at CUH.
https://volunteering.cuh.org.uk/
“I love volunteering at CUH because I keep learning so much, from the patients, from the staff and from being involved.” Simon, CUH Volunteer
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Main duties of the job
All our volunteer roles help improve the experience of our patients and visitors and support staff. Whether as a guide helping a patient to get to their appointment; a Ward Volunteer brightening someone’s day with a chat and a listening ear; or perhaps as a Radio Addenbrooke’s Volunteer providing entertainment over the airways. All our volunteers make a real difference.
Person specification
Guidance
Essential criteria
- Positive attitude to volunteering demonstrating understanding of the Trust Values and how these relate to a volunteer role
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work and volunteer here.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
