Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Ward Assistant for female patients
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Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in the boroughs of Runnymede, Spelthorne, Woking and parts of Elmbridge, Hounslow, Surrey Heath and beyond. The organisation provides a whole range of services across its hospital sites. The majority of planned care, like day case and orthopaedic surgery and rehabilitation services, is provided at Ashford Hospital, with more complex medical and surgical care and emergency services at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will support the female patients’ clinical investigation department, which involves the monitoring of an exercise test, often using a stationary bike. As a Ward Assistant, you will acquire interpersonal and empathetic skills, as well as adaptability and organisational skills.
Typical duties include:
- Ensuring that female patients have a female bystander and feel supported when undertaking their exercise testing
- Promoting a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere
- Referring individuals to the appropriate staff member when necessary
- Engaging in any other appropriate activity under the guidance and support of a member of staff
Please note, this organisation requires a minimum 6 months commitment for 4 hours per week in addition to two references and a DBS check (fully funded).
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering Hours to go towards the Brunel Volunteers Award
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript