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Title

NHS - 0-19 Team Clinic Volunteer

Organisation

Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust

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Website

https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/get-involved/volunteering/ This link will open a new window.

What you will be doing

Our 0-19 team support the health and wellbeing of children and their families though the Healthy Child Programme to ensure that children have the best start possible in life. This includes monitoring the development of children to ensure that they are meeting key milestones.

This volunteer role is currently available in Bedford (Monday, Tuesday, Friday), Stotfold (Wednesday mornings) and Biggleswade (Friday mornings). Volunteers will support the 0-19 team at clinics such as child development review clinics.

Volunteers will be asked to:
Help to set up the clinic waiting area with toys and resources for families.

Welcome families to the clinic in a friendly and courteous manner.

Chat to parents and children, including keeping children entertained by playing with the toys, while they are waiting for their appointment.

Support parents to complete health questionnaires on arrival if they have not done this.

Signpost parents to appropriate resources recommended by the 0-19 team.

Clean toys between appointments / at the end of the clinic and ensure they are put away safely, ready for the next clinic.

Clean scales between patients so they are ready for growth monitoring.

Activities

Administration,Advice, Information & Support,Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,General & Helping

Skills & Attributes

Skills Description

Friendly and approachable. Compassionate, patient and non-judgemental. Excellent communication skills and comfortable interacting with families and young children. Volunteers will need to undergo recruitment checks in line with NHS Employers recommendations - right to work and ID checks, DBS check, references and occupational health screening, as well as complete annual mandatory training.

What is in it for you

The opportunity to gain confidence and experience in an NHS environment. Supporting parents and children. Ongoing support from the volunteering team. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed. Recognition of the value you bring to our organisation. Support and guidance for those volunteers who wish to explore a career in the NHS. An enjoyable experience!

Time Commitment

Volunteers can choose a session from the following: Monday, Tuesday, Friday - 9.15am-12.00pm or 12.45pm-2.45pm - Bedford. Wednesday - 9.15-10.45am - Stotfold. Friday - 9.00-11.00am - Biggleswade.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Karen Fell

Role Address

Cherry Trees Family Hub, Hawkins Rd, Bedford MK42 9LS (Mon, Tues, Fri) Greenacre Centre, Valerian Way, Stotfold, SG5 4HG (Wednesdays) Biggleswade Youth Centre, 137 Mead End, Biggleswade, SG18 8JU (Fridays - term time) Biggleswade Hospital, Potton Rd, Biggleswade, SG18 0EL (Fridays - school holidays)

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Directions

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Visit our website: https://www.eastofenglandcommunityhealthandcare.nhs.uk/get-involved/volunteering/. Please contact eec.volunteers@nhs.net if you have any questions.