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- Req#: C9369-25-0506?language=en&page=1156&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Pets as Therapy
- Bales Buddies -Therapy Dogs Nationwide
- Under the direction of staff, to chat to patients who have expressed a wish to have a visit from the Therapy Dog
- Act in a sensitive manner with due regard to patient privacy, cognitive abilities and cultural beliefs
- Contribute to a safe, caring and stimulating environment
- Maintain the confidentiality of patients, their carers, staff and volunteers
- Know ones boundaries and if reached, seek further information and support from ward staff
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Discreet and non-judgemental
- Genuine interest in people
- Sensitive to others
- Meet new people
- Be part of an amazing team
- Gain new skills or use existing ones
- Gain experience in a hospital setting
- You must be 18 or over
- To complete all relevant checks before commencing the role including references and DBS
- All volunteers are required to complete the Trusts Induction, mandatory and statutory training and relevant refreshers thereafter, along with any other relevant training that is required for the role.
- To adhere to the Volunteer Handbook
- To maintain communication with the line manager and report any concerns immediately
- Health and safety procedures must be adhered to at all times
- To adhere to the data protection and confidentiality agreement
- Reimbursement of travel expenses (subject to our policy)
- References can be provided after 6 months of volunteering
- Must be registered under Pets as Therapy or Bales Buddies - Therapy Dogs Nationwide
- Must be over 18
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Discreet and non-judgemental
- Genuine interest in people
- Sensitive to others
- Must be registered under Pets as Therapy or Bales Buddies - Therapy Dogs Nationwide
- Must be over 18
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Discreet and non-judgemental
- Genuine interest in people
- Sensitive to others
Job summary
Opportunities across all of our services in Devon, including North Devon, South Devon and Exeter- days/times negotiable to suit
A friendly well-behaved Therapy dog is often a welcoming sight for patients as well as staff. In this role you will provide a valuable service by helping to enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals.
You are to act under the direction of the staff to provide a patient visiting service accompanied by the volunteers trained dog who must be registered with one of the following charities:
Only those patients who have given their consent for a visit can be approached. Consideration must be given to patients who prefer not to be in close proximity to dogs, or to those patients or staff members who may suffer an allergic response.Please note we will review applications on a regular basis so please do not delay in applying for this role.
Main duties of the job
What you will be doing
The skills you need
What's in it for you
Requirements
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience This is a voluntary role
Contract
Voluntary
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-0506
Job locations
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
What you will be doing
Under the direction of staff, to chat to patients who have expressed a wish to have a visit from the Therapy Dog
Act in a sensitive manner with due regard to patient privacy, cognitive abilities and cultural beliefs
Contribute to a safe, caring and stimulating environment
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, their carers, staff and volunteers
Know ones boundaries and if reached, seek further information and support from ward staff
Job responsibilities
What you will be doing
Under the direction of staff, to chat to patients who have expressed a wish to have a visit from the Therapy Dog
Act in a sensitive manner with due regard to patient privacy, cognitive abilities and cultural beliefs
Contribute to a safe, caring and stimulating environment
Maintain the confidentiality of patients, their carers, staff and volunteers
Know ones boundaries and if reached, seek further information and support from ward staff
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
The skills you need
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
The skills you need
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Wonford House
Dryden Road
Exeter
Devon
EX2 5AF
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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