Volunteers play a big part at our Trust, supporting both front-line clinical and corporate services. We have many volunteers who generously give their time to help support our staff and the people we care for.
We are looking for volunteers who would like to support our teams across our newly opened wards with the Community Intermediate Care Centre (CICC), supporting with a range of activities which will give extra help and comfort to our patients ensuring they receive a positive experience and actively supports our workforce.
On Thursday 25 April, the team is hosting a Volunteer Open Day. It is a great opportunity for people to meet our team and ask any questions they may have about volunteering at one of our three wards at CICC. There are four drop-in sessions throughout the day:
- 11.00am – 11.30am
- 2.00pm – 2.30pm
- 3.00pm – 3.30pm
You can drop-in on the day or to find out more information or to register your interest please email the volunteer and membership team – [email protected]
About the role
Volunteers may do up to two four-hour sessions per week.
There are a number of tasks and activities for volunteers, including:
- Encouraging social interaction – spending time talking to patients, having a cup of tea together, carrying out an activity together, or any other appropriate social activity.
- Tackling loneliness and isolation – offering companionship and a listening ear.
- Supporting the service to capture the experiences of the patients through the Trust Your Experience Platform.
- Helping patients in completing the All about Me document to ensure that their needs, wishes, and feelings are considered throughout the delivery of care.
- Encouraging patients to be socially active and go to the communal area to have mealtimes together whilst supporting patients with choice.
For more information about the role please read the Volunteer Role Descriptor.
Location: CICC is based on the Clatterbridge Hospital Cancer Site
About CICC
The CICC is an exciting development for the Trust, providing high quality, integrated care for the local adult population, supporting them with their reablement and self-care and encouraging them to reach their optimum level of independence.
This facility provides a new opportunity for our volunteers to actively engage with our patients and improve their experiences during their temporary stay with us.
If you have any queries please contact the Volunteer Services Manager on
0151 514 6342.
