ward volunteer

Join our superb team of volunteers!
We know just how much our wonderful volunteers can improve a patient's experience here at Addenbrooke's or the Rosie hospitals.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a caring attitude and a commitment to supporting the Trust's Values, Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
We understand that it can be an anxious time for patients when they are spending time on a hospital ward so we are looking to expand our team of ward volunteers to be a friendly face who can spend some time with patients and help improve their time in hospital.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Please note, this role is volunteering., All our volunteers help to improve the experience of our patients and visitors and support staff. As a ward volunteer you will be socially interacting with patients, assisting serving food and drinks at meal times and handing out activity packs to patients that would like one. You may also assist with other tasks such as getting patients something they might need from the shops in the hospital.
All our volunteers make a real difference.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.