Discharge Support Volunteer Co-Ordinator

Job title:

Discharge Support Volunteer Co-Ordinator

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.Ninewells HospitalTrauma & Orthopaedic DepartmentMFE/Orthopaedic Elective Ward (Ward 18 and ward 19)Discharge Support Volunteer Coordinator (2 posts), Band 3Fixed Term / Secondment Part time – 18 monthsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a person to join our team in Trauma & Orthopaedics.You will assist in further developing a previously tested model which involves volunteers telephoning recently discharged patients during their first few days home from hospital. Some patients may be anxious regards going home and the volunteers will provide reassurances and build confidence of the recently discharged patient. You will manage and lead a cohort of volunteers who will make the calls.You will develop strong relationships with local community and volunteer organisations who can assist people at home.These are unique posts, and you will assist in delivering high quality person centred care alongside our skilled and dedicated nursing team. You will demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to your work.You will be an innovative, creative and “people” person to support our discharge support volunteers. You will see the potential in developing and improve a new service.Suitable candidates should be able to work in a fast paced, demanding environment and preferably with experience in a care setting and Third Sector organisations and have a desire to be involved in developing and refining this model.The scope and range of duties are detailed within the job description.You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.Informal enquiries to:Caroline Stewart, SCN on 01382 633818 / ext. 35373 or atCharlene Halliburton, SCN on 01382 660111 ext. 35265 or atVal Ewan, Volunteer Services Manager 01382 740136 x 40136 /Hours of work are: 20 hours Monday to Friday from 10am – 2pm.Internal Applicants – written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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Location

Dundee

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:51:06 GMT

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