Volunteer to Career Clinical Lead | Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
The aim of this programme is to positively impact NHS workforce and system pressure needs at a local level through the design of an AHP Volunteer to Career (VtC) initiative targeting overseas candidates to enable them to gain exposure to the NHS, experience and skills that will allow them to potentially secure paid employment within the Trust/NHS or across Southwest London.
- Design and implement a project that addresses a real system pressure/need, meaningful and impactful local volunteer role that address the system need and supports volunteers to be supported into a career in healthcare as a solution to workforce pressures.
- To identify, consult and collaborate with organisational stakeholders to ensure the project addresses system pressure and other strategic drivers e.g.senior leadership team including the organisation board, HR directors, Heads of clinical services, Chief AHP, AHP Workforce Lead etc.
- To provide leadership to the cohort of volunteers associated with the
- Being “hands on” in the development of the role of volunteers in a range of settings.
- Take responsibility for the effective organisation and delivery of volunteering support relating to your project, including motivating and supporting volunteers to access and sustain paid employment
- To act as a resource to staff regarding aspects of the project, including building the profile of the Volunteer to Career project within clinical teams/departments, and promoting the success of the initiative in helping system pressures and volunteers to access healthcare careers.
- To ensure presence in clinical/department areas and spend time working alongside the volunteers and staff as appropriate
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment.Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
This advert closes on Sunday 22 Dec 2024