Sunrise Unit Buddy Cancer Care Wycombe Hospital

5 days ago

Maranoa, Australia Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

About this role: Must Be 25 or over

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we have a simple vision – Safe and Compassionate Care Every Time. Volunteers help to enhance the patient experience and complement the work of paid members of staff.

Volunteer Buddies give time and companionship to patients while having chemotherapy treatment. Our buddies sit with patients and listen to any worries and concerns that patients may have and provide emotional and practical support. They help making drinks and serving lunches and they signpost to other services as needed.

Commitment: A minimum of one 3- or 4-hour shift per week.

Monday between 9am & 4pm

Thursday 12noon-4pm

Friday between 9am & 4pm

What are the key tasks?

  • Having a cup of tea and a chat
  • Giving practical advice about the hospital environment
  • Showing companionship during time having chemotherapy
  • Listening to any worries and concerns
  • Providing emotional and practical support
  • Signposting to other services

What isn't expected

X Provide counselling and therapy

X Give medical advice

X Administer medication or provide intimate care

What skills, knowledge and experience are helpful in this role?

  • Patient and calm manner is essential
  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Always ensures confidentiality
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Flexible
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to interact with a diverse range of people
  • Would understand and apply CARE values

Essential requirement/commitment:

  • Volunteers must be over 18 years of age.
  • All Volunteers will require a DBS check.
  • Participation in the training relevant to your role and confidential discussion of any reasonable adjustments required to meet your needs.
  • To live our values through your volunteering role.

What will we provide and what you can expect from this opportunity?

  • Join an enthusiastic volunteering team of people who want to make a difference, just like you.
  • Supervision and support from a dedicated member of staff.
  • Learn new skills and develop existing skills.
  • Contribute to your personal development and confidence.
  • You will be making an important contribution to your local community throughout your volunteering journey at the hospital.
  • Annual refresher training.
  • The opportunity to demonstrate a wide range of attributes and commitment.

You can apply on line at:http://bttr.im/hoduc

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