Bank Voluntary Services Officer | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 pa/pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 7394809/153-TBS00141 |
Summary
Exciting Temporary Opportunity – Voluntary Services Officer (Approx. 11 Weeks)
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Voluntary Services Department as aVoluntary Services Officer. We’re seeking a capable, confident, and proactive individual to provide temporary cover for approximately 11 weeks as part of our dedicated bank team.
In this role, you will work closely with our Volunteer Services Co-ordinator, supporting the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of our valued volunteers. Your contribution will help ensure our volunteers feel supported, engaged, and able to make a real difference.
The role will be based primarily at ourPoole site, with occasional work required at ourBournemouth site.
• Key Duties Will Include:
• Supporting volunteer recruitment, including carrying out DBS and other mandatory checks.
• Coordinating volunteer inductions and arranging start dates with wards and departments.
• Visiting volunteers on placement to provide support, addressing and escalating issues where necessary.
• Providing cover and assistance for the wider Patient Experience team.
• Managing volunteer attendance by following up on absences and reporting to the Co-ordinator.
Our values are at the heart of who we are as#TeamUHD. They guide everything we do shaping the way we care for our patients and visitors, and how we work together as colleagues and teammates.
UHD is making significant investments across the Trust, with many services being transformed and developed following our merger and as part of theNew Hospital Programme.
As a result, some services may move location this year or next, either on a temporary or permanent basis. If you are shortlisted, our recruiting managers will be happy to discuss any questions you may have about this during your interview.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Aug 2025
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