Our volunteers come from all walks of
life and range in age from 17 to 80 plus.
Many sixth form students, who are
considering applying to study medicine, nursing or other
professions allied to medicine, work a minimum of 2/3 hours per
week for 12 months as part of our survey team to gain insight and
experience to help them decide if the career will suit them.
What can we offer our volunteers?
- job satisfaction
- an annual party
- reimbursement of travel expenses
- free parking
- use of the staff dining room at staff prices
- monthly information meetings
- the chance to meet new people and to gain new skills
How to apply
If you are interested in working as a volunteer please apply
via NHS jobs. Please note that due to the
high demand we only advertise during the first two weeks of
each month or you are welcome to arrange an appointment to speak to
Lynn Bayliss, the Voluntary Services Manager. You will then
be able to find out more about the types of work available and the
way your time and skills may best be used.
All men and women over the age of 17 are welcome to apply.
We currently only have vacancies at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Reading.
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to
achieving equality of opportunity, both for those already working
for the Trust and for those seeking to join us. No applicant will
receive less favourable treatment, on the grounds of gender, racial
or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age or sexual
orientation.
If accepted and a suitable placement has been found you will be
asked to complete a confidential health form requesting details of
your medical history and checking your immunity to various
diseases. If you wish to drive for the hospital a short medical
examination by the staff health doctor will be arranged. There is
an upper age limit of 70 for new volunteer drivers.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order
1975
Staff working in the National Health Service are required to
declare any convictions that may for other purposes be spent under
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All volunteers are required to have a CRB (police check)
clearance and prove they have a right to work in the UK.