Job overview

The primary role of the volunteer is to escort patients to/from wards and accompany them during the film screening at the MediCinema Auditorium.

This role will be quite physically demanding as volunteers will be expected to make several trips back/forth to wards to collect patients prior to and following screening.

Main duties of the job

• Reporting to the Cinema Manager at beginning of every shift 
• Preparation of Cinema to appropriate cleanliness standard 
• Escort patients to/from auditorium wearing appropriate PPE equipment when necessary (this could include pushing wheelchairs and or sometimes a patient in a bed). 
• Supervision of patients who are waiting for film to begin within auditorium. 
• Accompany patients to toilet during film screening. 
• Assist with any re-arranging and light cleaning required in auditorium prior to and following film screening. 
• Volunteers must be 18+ as some of our films being screened are rated 18.

Working for our organisation

Our Voluntary Workforce

The Newcastle Hospitals Trust values the involvement of local people as volunteers in activities that enhance the patient, visitor and carer experience, and also support staff in delivering high quality health care.

Your offer of voluntary help is very much appreciated, and you will receive a warm welcome no matter which area of volunteering you choose. 

Without our volunteers, we wouldn't be able to deliver the 'outstanding' care and service that we do today.

Important note on completion of the application form

REFERENCES: Candidates are required to provide the address, telephone number and work email address of TWO referees, who should be either a current or former employer, senior work colleague, teacher, tutor or person of good standing in the community, and certify that they have known you for a minimum of 3 years prior to the date of application.  PLEASE NOTE: That we cannot accept references from Friends or Family members.

DBS: The majority of our Volunteer roles require a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) Check.  The volunteer services team will apply for this on your behalf, as part of your pre-engagement checks.  If you already hold an enhanced DBS and it is registered on the DBS Update Service, then you will need to provide evidence and present your original DBS certificate to the Volunteer Services Team during your ID check appointment.

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