Volunteer Porters
You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.
Volunteer porters play an important role in daily scheduled care operations. We have an established team of 30 volunteers to meet our scheduled crews and convey patients from our vehicles to their point of clinical care and return to the vehicles.
Being a volunteer porter is an excellent way to meet new people and gain experience of working within an Ambulance Service and NHS environment before applying for permanent employment.
We have opportunities to volunteer at:
- Wansbeck Hospital
- North Tyneside Hospital
- The Freeman Hospital
- Royal Victoria Infirmary
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
What skills do I need?
The basic criteria you need to be considered are:
- Over 18 years old
- Be of a caring nature
- Be of good character and able to provide two references
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Undergo Occupational Health Clearance
Details
- Child Protection Policy (where relevant)
- DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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Location:
This opportunity is available in the following regions:
Borough of North Tyn
Newcastle upon Tyne
You will be redirected to the North Tyneside VODA website to express your interest.
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