NHS
Trustee - Volunteer - Palliative Care
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Job Description
- Req#: B0149-25-0001?language=en&page=213&sort=publicationDateDesc
- You do not need to be currently employed to apply for our vacancy, we recognise the value of retired or non-working Clinicians and the skills that they can contribute.
- We are fortunate to have a wealth of experience within our Trustee group already, so we are specifically looking for somebody with a Nursing or Allied Health background. You dont need to have experience within palliative care, but should have a passion for supporting patients and providing exceptional care. Ideally you would live locally to Dorset.
- You do not need to be currently employed to apply for our vacancy, we recognise the value of retired or non-working Clinicians and the skills that they can contribute.
- We are fortunate to have a wealth of experience within our Trustee group already, so we are specifically looking for somebody with a Nursing or Allied Health background. You dont need to have experience within palliative care, but should have a passion for supporting patients and providing exceptional care. Ideally you would live locally to Dorset.
Job summary
Are you a clinically experienced professional seeking a meaningful way to contribute your expertise?
Our services are rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and we are seeking clinically experienced Trustees to join our Board. If you have a desire to help us make a difference to the people of Dorset who need our services, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About the role:Your specific skills and knowledge will help our Trustees make informed decisions, aiding the Chief Executive in achieving Weldmars strategic goals and objectives. As an Ambassador for Weldmar Hospicecare, you will embody our values of Caring, Integrity, Welcoming, and Adaptable when engaging with staff, volunteers, supporters, and service users.
Main duties of the job
How much time do you need to give?
Wed need you to attend around 12 meetings a year (each take an afternoon). You will also need time to read the supporting papers and prepare. As your experience grows you may be invited to join one of the committees which have oversight of a different area of the charitys work and governance; from financial, audit, people and clinical governance.
About us
Weldmar Hospicecare is an independent local charity that cares for people living with a life limiting illness within their own homes, care homes, in community hospitals and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. We support more than two thousand people across Dorset each year and all of our care is provided free of charge.
As an independent charity, we rely on donations, fundraising events and our charity shops to fund our work. We have been providing our care for the people of Dorset since 1994
Details
Date posted
07 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£1 a year This is an unpaid Volunteer role
Contract
Voluntary
Duration
5 years
Working pattern
Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
B0149-25-0001
Job locations
Herringston Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2SL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
You can find out more about the role of Trustee by watching this video recorded by some of our current Trsutees, or by visiting the candidate information pack under 'Supporting Documentation'.
https://youtu.be/M6Ard5HDnoM
Job responsibilities
You can find out more about the role of Trustee by watching this video recorded by some of our current Trsutees, or by visiting the candidate information pack under 'Supporting Documentation'.
https://youtu.be/M6Ard5HDnoM
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
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
Weldmar Hospicecare
Address
Herringston Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2SL
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Weldmar Hospicecare
Address
Herringston Road
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 2SL
Employer's website
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.