Inpatient Unit Care Support volunteer

Rennie Grove; Watford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Our Inpatient Care Support volunteers provide much needed support to our nurses who are caring for patients and families on the unit. If you are looking to make a difference or to gain some experience in a clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Opportunity details

Likely hours: 1 to 2 sessions per week, 3 to 4 hours per session

Do you have carer or nursing experience?

Our IPU care support volunteers provide invaluable support to our nursing team. They work with the team to ensure our patients and their families receive a quality holistic service. We are looking for people with previous carer or nursing experience who would like to use or develop their skills in the area of palliative care.

Why volunteer with us

Make a difference: Give your time knowing that you are making a difference to patients and families at a difficult time in their lives.

Be part of a team: Our IPU team is friendly, busy, and purposeful, welcoming the extra support that volunteers offer.

Use your existing skills or develop new ones: This role helps to build on the caring or nursing skills you have in a very special environment.

"Being able to make a small difference to the experience of patients and their families at what may be a very difficult time is really rewarding."

Learn more about volunteering with Rennie Grove Peace

Without the time our volunteers give to support all areas of our work, we couldn’t help all the families who need us. We have a wide range of volunteer roles with varying time commitments to suit people in different circumstances.