Job vacancy: Kettering Volunteer, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Kettering

Job summary

Main area: Volunteer
Grade: Volunteer
Contract: Voluntary
Hours: Flexible working - 4 hours per week (Various Hours)
Job ref: 264-7053460-Volunteer-E

Employer: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Kettering General Hospital
Town: Kettering
Salary: Volunteer Role
Closing: 31/07/2025 23:59

Kettering Volunteer

Volunteer

Main duties of the job

Examples of how a volunteer can make a difference:

Supporting Patients
Bring comfort, conversation, and a helping hand to patients who need it most:

Book Trolley – Offer patients a selection of books and a friendly chat.
Hydration Rounds – Help ensure patients stay hydrated with regular drinks.
Mealtime Support – Assist patients at mealtimes to promote nutrition and dignity.
Reading & Companionship – Provide emotional support through conversation or reading to those who may feel isolated or alone.
Ward Buddy – Supporting patients and staff

Supporting Our Staff
Help our hardworking staff focus on care by assisting with practical tasks:

Runner Volunteers – Collect and deliver items between wards and departments.
Wayfinding & Signposting – Greet visitors and patients and help them get to the right place quickly and confidently.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering is a fantastic way to:
✔ Give something back to your local community
✔ Improve your mental and emotional wellbeing
✔ Combat loneliness and isolation
✔ Build confidence and social skills
✔ Be part of a friendly and supportive team

Whether you have a few hours a week or a full day to spare, your time will make a difference.

Please note: Volunteering roles are unpaid and do not offer sponsorship or lead directly to employment.

IMPORTANT - When you apply, in your supporting information please include the following:

• Why do you want to volunteer at the hospital? Ie lived experience, make a difference, gain social skills, recently retired

* Please note: If applicants do not meet the criteria, then the application will not be shortlisted. **

Please clearly state in your supporting statement which role you are interested in.

Please be aware due to the high interest in these roles the vacancy may close earlier than advertised.

If you need additional support completing your application form, please contact us on 01536 491599 to book an appointment with the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For futher information regarding the role responsibilites and duties please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

No specific qualifications are required for this role, although any relevant qualifications should be detailed on the application.

Important Information

Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.

Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Volunteer Services
Job title: Volunteer Services
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01536 491599

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