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.
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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.
Person specification
Personal
Essential
- Understand the importance of and practice confidentiality
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This advert is for General Volunteer with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Blackpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is n/a. The contract type is Voluntary. The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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