Volunteer to Career for the Armed Forces Community at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Volunteer to Career Programme at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

This volunteering opportunity is with the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.

The Volunteer to Career programme supports the Armed Forces community by offering tailored volunteering opportunities at hospitals and hospices. Participants can:

• Help people recover and improve their health
• Build confidence in employability skills
• Identify clear career pathways to reach their potential

Volunteers will support staff, patients, and their carers in various ways, such as providing quick assistance in a fast-paced environment, leading exercises to improve fitness, or offering a listening ear to reduce anxiety. The programme aims to help volunteers find employment in the healthcare sector. During volunteering, individuals will:

• Gain insights into healthcare careers
• Receive tailored support for career development
• Navigate recruitment processes and access further training
• Build confidence and skills
• Align volunteering experiences with career goals
• Access support for numeracy and literacy skills if desired
• Receive peer support for mental health conditions

Current opportunities include careers in:

• Project Management Office
• Nursing
• Therapies
• Portering
• Public Participation
• Emergency Department
• Paramedics

Learn more about this programme here.

To apply, please visit this link.