Chaplaincy Volunteer (Worthing And Southlands)

We simply could not do all that we do without our inspiring, passionate and caring team of volunteers. Our dedicated volunteers offer practical and emotional support to our patients, providing a helping hand for our staff and a friendly face for our visitors. They are able to support the hospital in a number of ways from welcoming and directing visitors, giving out refreshments on the wards or chatting to patients.

We are inviting applications to support the Chaplains in the work of Spiritual and Pastoral Care and to feed back any particular areas of concern or need for a Chaplain to respond to any individual. We are available for any patient, whether or not they hold a religious faith, not to proselytize but to come alongside at whatever point of need they choose to reveal. We welcome applicants who have good listening skills, a non-judgmental attitude, and respect for the diversity of patients served by the NHS.

What’s in it for you? You’ll make new friends, meet and work with new people from all walks of life, learn new skills and gain new experience. Our volunteers tell us they feel more confident and happy by giving back and helping others.

Volunteer with us,  Do you want to make a difference to someone’s life?  Are you interested in gaining experience in a busy healthcare setting, learning new skills and meeting new people?  Do you want to give something back to the local community and to the NHS? If you answered yes to any of the above, then volunteering at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is definitely for you.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is supported by a team of dedicated and skilled volunteers with sole focus – to help us deliver outstanding experience for our patients and their relatives and carers. Whether through befriending our inpatients, helping hospital visitors to navigate the many miles of the hospital’s corridors, welcoming visitors with friendly smiles, helping us to develop new services, collecting feedback from our patients to help us improve… and much, much more – your role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust will keep you busy and make you feel happy!

We will also offer you: • Comprehensive induction, training and support from one of our experienced volunteers • Agreed upon travel expenses and meal allowance • Personal and professional** development and training** • Support to improve your employability • Reference for job applications upon completion of your placement

We have a range of volunteering roles available so why not contact us now so you can join the team as soon as possible? Please note that: • our volunteer placements are subject to two references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and occupational health clearances. • our volunteer positions are not suitable for people seeking work experience, work placements or clinical and nursing experience. If you are interested in a work experience placement with the hospital, please contact our Work Experience Team.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you. Thank You