Clinical Ward Volunteer (St Richard's Hospital, Chichester)

At St Richard’s Hospital we hope volunteering is a place for you to learn, connect, and make a difference. Why Volunteer at St Richard’s Hospital?

1. To Help Others
2. Develop your skills: If you are looking to boost your CV, volunteering can be a way to show that you are reliable and dedicated. If you are thinking about a future career in health and social care, volunteering at the hospital can help you to decide if it’s for you.
3. Satisfaction: Being a volunteer is good for you! Research shows volunteering can boost your physical and mental health. Volunteering is linked to lower rates of depression, stress and hospitalisation too. Volunteers are physically active, getting out and having new experiences. As a volunteer at St Richard’s Hospital, you will connect with our network of committed volunteers and staff. Duties may include the following: • Assist staff with Lunch and Tea Trolley Round. • Act as a Dining Companion * and wipe patients hands with wipe beforehand. • Hourly checks to ensure patients have access to call bell, drink if appropriate, glasses, hearing aid etc. • Push Patients in wheelchairs. * • Accompany patients within the hospital. • Help with bed-making. • Shop for patients at the hospital shop. • Assist with wiping down patient tray tables and locker tops to comply with Infection Control requirements. • Run errands for staff to Pharmacy, other wards and departments. • Provide emotional support, befriending and listening if required and act as a liaison between the Patient and the Nursing staff. • Assist with the collection of patient satisfaction data • Answering the ward telephone. ** • Brushing patients’ hair. • Doing a spectacles cleaning round. • Social Activities – doing activities with patients: games, crosswords etc. ** After appropriate training only.