NHS Community Hospital Support Volunteer Hawkhurst

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

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Caring,Community Work

Talking To Others, Cleaning & Tidying, Basic IT skills - internet & email, Teamwork

• listening skills • empathy • a keen interest in contributing and participating in local community services • basic IT skills • customer service experience (desirable) • ability to work well as part of a team • ability to remain calm in a stressful situation • discretion • be self-motivated and able to help without direct supervision • ability to know when to seek help – guidance will be given.

A chance to be part of one of the largest NHS community health providers in England. We provide wide-ranging NHS care for people in the community, in a range of settings including people’s own homes; nursing homes; health clinics; community hospitals; minor injury units and in mobile units. We are currently serving a population of about 1.4 million across Kent and 600,000 in East Sussex and London. We employ more than 5,000 staff, including doctors, community nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians and many other healthcare professionals. Our volunteers are supported to gain experience within our community services, and they are empowered to make a difference to improve the lives of our patients. This is a rewarding role that benefits our volunteers and services.

Further location details may be provided below.

Claire Baldock

Hawkhurst Community Hospital, Hawkhurst, Kent

TN18 4PU

Ashford

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https://www.kentcht.nhs.uk/about-us/ways-to-get-involved/volunteering/

This would be supported on a case by case basis.