Labour Ward Volunteer

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

The philosophy at Kingston Hospital Maternity Unit is to put women and birthing people at the centre of their service. This role is specifically within the Labour Ward and involves supporting a large team across a variety of departments.

Responsibilities

• Feeding infants and overseeing babies whilst families shower
• Cleaning and restocking equipment where necessary, including making beds
• Supporting with the meal service and making teas and coffees for patients
• Transferring equipment and samples between departments as necessary
• Completing the Friends and Family Test
• Photocopying, filing and general administration support around the department as necessary

This role is best suited to volunteers who are proactive in supporting a large team, enjoy meeting people and providing companionship and support during what can be an emotional journey for women. You will need to interact with people from all walks of life and listen without judgement.

Essential Information

If you are interested in more than one role, please submit your application on your initial preference (other roles can be discussed at assessment).

Please note you will be given a 20-minute assessment on the week commencing either the 13th October or 20th October at Kingston Hospital. Mandatory training for this role will be on Tuesday 25th November 2025. All Labour Ward Volunteers will also need to undertake Neonatal Life Support training (on the Volunteer Induction day) as well as a one day Infant Feeding Study Day, before commencing in role. Please only apply if you are able to attend the above dates.

Please provide details for two references (one of which you have known for over 3 years). It is essential you provide an email address for each reference when submitting your application. You may provide a family friend but not a relative.

Please bring the below identification documents to your assessment; otherwise we will not be able to proceed. A minimum of three individual forms of valid, current, and original identification is required. Bring one document from Group One and two documents from Group Two.

• Group One: UK Passport; EEA/Swiss Passport; Other passport with indefinite leave to remain; Other Passport; Biometric Residence permit; Driving Licence photo card (UK, IOM or CI); Current EU Photo Driving Licence; EU national identity card - EU only
• Group Two: Driving Licence photo card (UK, IOM or CI); Current EU Photo Driving Licence; Driving licence - old-style paper licence (must be UK); Bank statement (UK/EEA) - less than 3 months old; Utility bill - less than 3 months old (UK); Utility bill - 2nd Supplier - less than 3 months old; Council Tax Statement - issued in the last 12 months; Mortgage statement (UK or EEA) must be a recognised lender and issued in the last 12 months

About the Trust

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers opportunities to grow your career across hospital and community settings in south London. We provide an environment to support your professional development, with colleagues working in people’s homes, community clinics, and in our two hospitals. We have been recognised for outstanding care and support across services, including maternity care which has been rated the “Best in London” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in surveys of women and parents.

Our values:

• Compassionate: care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all
• Inclusive: embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual
• Collaborative: foster teamwork across all levels, working with our partners to deliver the best outcomes
• Inspiring: committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation