Room 10 Buddy, Cancer Care Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Stoke Mandeville; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is seeking volunteers for the Room 10 Buddy role at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Volunteers will provide emotional and practical support to patients undergoing chemotherapy. Candidates must be patient, friendly, and willing to contribute to a supportive environment. A minimum commitment of one shift per week is required, and training will be provided.

Benefits

Supervision and support from staff

Skill development opportunities

Contribution to community

Annual refresher training

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• All Volunteers will require a DBS check.
• Participation in relevant training.
• Ability to apply CARE values.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship during chemotherapy.
• Listen to worries and concerns of patients.
• Give practical advice about the hospital environment.
• Signpost to other services.

Skills

Patient and calm manner

Good communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Friendly and approachable

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

ROLE DESCRIPTION – Room 10 Buddy, CCHU Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

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 Room 10 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 late morning early afternoon

Tuesday & Wednesday between 12-4pm

Friday Morning

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