Inpatient Area Volunteer | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	17 November 2025
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	Voluntary
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 December 2025
Location:	Doncaster, DN4 8QN
Company:	Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7622487/376-VOL-097

Summary

We have a new Volunteering Opportunity at RDaSH for an Inpatient Support Volunteer at Hazel Hard, to support patient experience of care and the effective running of the inpatient environment.

· Ensure a welcoming atmosphere for all patients and relatives

· Direct patients and relatives within the department

· Pass patient labels/notes to and from reception to clinical areas

· Replenish leaflets and information when required

· Support the distribution of food and drinks to patients including giving out meals and drinks, refilling water jugs, checking and recording fridge temperatures

· Assist and prompt patients to eat their meals as directed by Ward Staff (if volunteer has participated in training)

· Support the cleaning up of dishes and cups following mealtimes

· Help patients to complete menu cards

· Support virtual visiting for patients and families on hospital provided technology

· Cleaning the virtual visiting equipment between use and ensuring it is charged

· Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital as required

· Answering telephones and door on ward and fielding enquiries and taking messages

· Stocking up supplies

· Report any concerns to the Supervisor / Service Manager

· To help support the upkeep of the gardens and grounds surrounding Hazel Ward.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached role description and person specification to view the full details about the role.


This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025

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