Inpatient Unit Care Support volunteer

Our Inpatient Care Support volunteers provide much needed support to our nurses who are caring for patients and families on the unit. If you are looking to make a difference or to gain some experience in a clinical environment we'd love to hear from you.

Inpatient Unit Care Support volunteer

Opportunity details

Location Peace Hospice, Watford

Team Inpatient unit

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Likely hours 1 to 2 sessions per week, 3 to 4 hours per session

Do you have carer or nursing experience?

Our IPU care support volunteers provide invaluable support to our nursing team.

They work with the team to ensure our patients and their families receive a quality holistic service.

We are looking for people with previous carer or nursing experience who would like to use or develop their skills in the area of palliative care.

 

Why volunteer with us

Make a difference Give your time knowing that you are making a difference to patients and families at a difficult time in their lives

Be part of a team Our IPU team are friendly, busy and purposeful and welcome the extra support that volunteers offer

Use your existing skills or develop new ones This role helps to build on the caring or nursing skills you have in a very special environment

"Being able to make a small difference to the experience of patients and their families at what may be a very difficult time is really rewarding."

Shruthi, IPU volunteer