Ward Visitor Volunteer - DVH
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Dartford, DA2 8DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Voluntary
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
9 days leftJob description
Overview There are a number of volunteering opportunities offered by Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust at the Darent Valley Hospital site. Volunteers h...
The tasks are ward based, and as such, involve a great deal of interaction with patients, their family/friends as well as staff. Volunteers do not carry out any duties or procedures which could or should be given by paid or clinical/professional members of staff.
Please see attached Job description for further details.
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to volunteer in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work and volunteer. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Education and Training
Essential: - No specific qualifications are required; - Willingness to undertake Mandatory Training
Knowledge and Skills
Essential: - Good understanding of English both written and verbal, with clear communication skills
Experience
Essential: - No specific experience is required
Desirable
- Previous volunteering or experience of work in a health and social care setting
- Experience of working with the public
- To share own related experience to support patients
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Presenting as smart and clean
- The ability to be friendly, polite and caring with patients, visitors and Trust staff
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality
- Ability to work on own initiative, and unsupervised at times
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Reliable and punctual
- Available to volunteer for at least 3 hours per week
- To embody the Trust's Values of care with compassion, respect and dignity, striving to excel, professional standards and working together.
- To exercise confidentiality and discretion
- It is expected you will live within 10 miles of Darent Valley Hospital (DA2 8DA)
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
6 September 2026
Last checked
6 September 2026
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