Ward Volunteer - Beccles Hospital

Ward Volunteer - Beccles Hospital

Organisation role · 2–4 hrs/Week
St Mary's Rd, Beccles NR34 9NQ, UK
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HealthCommunity & familyWellbeing
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Summary

Ward volunteers provide companionship and conversation to patients on the ward at Beccles Community Hospital.

Detailed description

Ward volunteers provide companionship and support to patients on the ward at Beccles Hospital, giving patients the opportunity to chat with someone. The role involves engaging with the patients on the ward and providing basic practical support to staff.


Shifts are available 7 days a week (subject to availability) with a suggested commitment of 2-3 hours a week at a regular agreed time. Fortnightly sessions can also be discussed if preferred.


Tasks may vary from session to session depending on the needs of the team and the patients, but are likely to include:


  • Providing companionship to patients – talking with them, carrying out activities with them such as reading, jigsaws, games


•     Providing practical support to staff if required. This could include completing forms with patients, handing out menus, fetching stock and supplies


  • Assisting with the beverage replenishment round on the ward


•     Going to the shop for patients for small non-essential items such as preferred toiletries


•     Reporting any concerns you have about patients to a member of staff without delay


What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

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About East Coast Community Healthcare

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) is a staff-owned social enterprise, providing community-based NHS services in Norfolk and Suffolk. We have contracts with the NHS and two county councils. At least 70,000 people are registered as service users with ECCH