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Job Description
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- No specific qualifications are required for this role, although any relevant qualifications should be detailed on the application.
- No specific qualifications are required for this role, although any relevant qualifications should be detailed on the application.
Job summary
Please note that volunteering is an unpaid role - we are unable to offer sponsorship as volunteering does not meet UK sponsorship requirements.
Volunteers are a valuable part of The University Hospitals of Northamptonshire; our highly committed volunteers can be found in all areas of the hospital supporting our patients/visitors and staff. Volunteering allows people to give something back all for as little as three-four hours a week. It is a great way to make a difference, meet new people and learn new skills.
We welcome volunteers from all abilities, backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. Everyone has something unique to offer and we are committed to ensuring our volunteers have a rewarding experience and their contributions are recognised.
IMPORTANT - When you apply, in your supporting information please include the following:
If you are looking for an alternative role then please return at a later date as different roles become available throughout the year.
Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role you are interested in.
o Which role do you want to do and why?
o Why do you want to volunteer at the hospital?
* Please note: If applicants do not meet the criteria ie commit to hours Mon - Friday 08.30-16.30 or you do not state which role you are applying then the application will not be shortlisted. **
Please be aware due to the high interest in these roles the vacancy may close earlier than advertised.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for people to support 6 specific volunteering roles within the Trust.
Please refer to the attached job description for further information on each available role.
Response (Mon-Fri 08.30 - 16.30)
Buggy Driver (Mon - Fri 08.30 - 16.30)
A&E Department (Mon - Fri 08.30-16.30)
Book Trolley Volunteer (Mon - Fri 10.30-12 noon, 14.00-16.00)
Spiritual & Pastoral Care (Mon - Fri 08.30-16.30)
Meet & Greet (Mon - Fri 08.30 - 16.30)
Macmillan - Reiki Practitioner (Mon - Fri 10.00 - 14.00)
Skylark Storyteller (Mon - Fri 08.30 - 16.30)
About us
Kettering General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Details
Date posted
02 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Volunteer Role
Contract
Voluntary
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
264-7053460-Volunteer-C
Job locations
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
For futher information regarding the role responsibilites and duties please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job responsibilities
For futher information regarding the role responsibilites and duties please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kettering General Hospital
Rothwell Road
Kettering
NN16 8UZ
Employer's website
https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (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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