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NHS Lothian
- VO98040
Midlothian Community Hospital provides 88 beds across several wards. These wards provide rehabilitation (over 60s), continuing care of frail elderly, palliative/end of life care, dementia care, and mental health care. Mealtime Helper volunteers are required to assist patients with eating their meals.
Assisting patients at mealtimes is a great way for volunteers to support the NHS. Mealtimes are busy times for ward staff, and an extra pair of hands is always welcome. Your role will involve delivering food to patients and then assisting them with eating their meal. You will then help with collecting and returning used dishes to the kitchen. In between times, your role will be to help out on the ward (e.g., topping up patients’ water jugs), as well as providing patients with some company
Experience required
We are looking for volunteers who are kind, compassionate, and empathetic. You must also be confident, patient, and have strong communication skills. Being reliable and punctual is extremely important. Previous care experience would be valuable but is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Travel details
Midlothian Community Hospital is reachable by several Lothian/East Coast bus services. Free parking is also available on site.
Travel expenses
Agreed out of pocket expenses which are incurred when carrying out this volunteer role will be reimbursed in line with the NHS Lothian volunteer expenses policy and signed off by the Voluntary Services Manager.
Support
Training details
The induction training is provided over Microsoft Teams and will involve attending two sessions lasting approximately 2 hours each. The training will cover communicating with patients, boundaries for volunteering, equality & diversity, infection control, fire safety, and self-care. This role also requires you to attend an additional Mealtime Helper training session.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Mon
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
2 hours a week
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Mealtime Helper (Midlothian Community Hospital) with NHS Lothian
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Ross Lamb, NHS Lothian
Ross Lamb, NHS Lothian
Email address: ross.lamb@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Midlothian:
Contact name: Volunteer Team Midlothian
Email address: info@volunteermidlothian.org.uk
Phone: 07859 914587
Thank you for registering your interest in Mealtime Helper (Midlothian Community Hospital) with NHS Lothian.
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