Clinic Volunteers
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Victoria Skoyles
#129511
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Volunteers assist the clinician at the Leg Ulcer Clinic at Northgate Hospital helping with basic patient needs and providing practical and administrative help.
Time commitment
Shifts are available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursday subject to availability, either 8.30am-1pm/ 1.30pm-4.30pm with a suggested commitment of one shift a week. Shorter sessions can also be agreed if preferred.
Location
Northgate Hospital, Northgate Street, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1BU Training will take place in Lowestoft.
Key Responsibilities
Escorting patients from the waiting area
Helping less mobile patients to remove coats and shoes
Providing practical support to staff such as fetching items and refilling stock
Helping to clean the appointment room between patients
Reporting any concerns about patients to the volunteer champion without delay
What skills or experience do I need?
A friendly and approachable manner.
Willingness to treat all patients, staff etc with politeness, dignity and respect and offer a non-judgemental attitude.
The ability to follow instructions and guidance from staff and complete tasks.
To inspire trust and confidence by being reliable and punctual.
Commitment to undertaking training required for the role
No clinical experience is needed for this role but volunteers will need to be comfortable assisting within a clinic where lower leg ulcers are being treated and will be visible.
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