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Location
Salary
n/a
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Deadline
21 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Voluntary
Posted Date
07 Apr 2026

Job overview

If you choose Blackpool Teaching Hospitals to start your volunteer journey you can pick one of the many roles from below. Some roles are specific to Blackpool Teaching Hospitals and some are Clifton.

Don’t worry if you are unsure as we can talk through them in your informal interview and find the best one for you.

Main duties of the job

To enhance the patient experience through volunteering.

Participate in appropriate training required by the Trust, the Voluntary Services Department and the respective area.

Promote a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Offer a smile to everyone and engage in friendly and appropriate conversation with those people who would like to talk.

Demonstrate respect and sensitivity to all individuals, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Refer individuals to the appropriate member of staff where necessary.

Engage in any other appropriate activity under the guidance and support of a member of staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To enhance the patient experience through volunteering.

Participate in appropriate training required by the Trust, the Voluntary Services Department and the respective area.

Promote a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Offer a smile to everyone and engage in friendly and appropriate conversation with those people who would like to talk.

Demonstrate respect and sensitivity to all individuals, ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Refer individuals to the appropriate member of staff where necessary.

Engage in any other appropriate activity under the guidance and support of a member of staff.