Exercise Class Support Volunteer - Teddington/Sheen
Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust
The Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient service provide a range of exercise classes to support their patients with rehabilitation/treatment. They are looking for volunteers to aid with the smooth running of these classes and motivate patients to reach their goals. This role will support the MSK service to provide an organised, efficient programme and improve patient’s experience.
The Musculoskeletal (MSK) outpatient service provide a range of exercise classes to support their patients with rehabilitation/treatment. They are looking for volunteers to aid with the smooth running of classes and motivate patients to reach their goals. This role will support the MSK service to provide an organised, efficient programme and improve patient’s experience. What will I be doing: • Welcoming and checking patient’s in • Helping to set up the class with equipment • Encouraging and advising patients to clean equipment after use • Encouraging and motivating patients to participate in physical movement directed by the physiotherapist • Signposting to community support services as required What shifts are available: 1st & 3rd Monday each month 9.00 – 11.30 (Teddington) Are there any specific requirements for this role? • An interest in health, wellbeing, and fitness. • Good at motivating and encouraging people to reach their goals. • Physically able to stand and/or move around the hospital site with ease for the duration of a shift. Essential requirement / commitment: • Over 16 years of age • A standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. • Commitment of at least 1 shift / 3 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months • Participation in the mandatory training and induction programme and confidential discussion of any reasonable adjustments required to meet your needs. • To live our values through your volunteering role at HRCH: How will I be supported and what will I gain from this opportunity? • Join an enthusiastic volunteering team of people who want to make a difference, just like you. • Learn new skills and develop existing skills. • A buddy to support you through your initial induction. • It can contribute to your personal development and confidence. • You will be making an important contribution to your local community throughout your volunteering journey at HRCH. • Invitation to volunteer events to celebrate and thank for the support they provide. An opportunity to meet other volunteers at the trust. • Annual refresher training. • A reference to support applications – please kindly note that this is only provided after our minimum commitment has been met. This role is for me, what next? • Please complete an online application via the Better Impact page. • Should your application be successful, we will offer you an interview. Contacting the Volunteering Team If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss anything further, please do get in touch: Email: hrch.volunteering@nhs.net Telephone: 0208 714 4087
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• An interest in health, wellbeing, and fitness. • Good at motivating and encouraging people to reach their goals. • Physically able to stand and/or move around the hospital site with ease for the duration of a shift. • Welcoming and checking patient’s in • Helping to set up the class with equipment • Encouraging and advising patients to clean equipment after use • Encouraging and motivating patients to participate in physical movement directed by the physiotherapist • Signposting to community support services as required
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One shift (3-4hours) per week for minimum of 6 months.
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Teddington Memorial Hospital, Hampton Road, Teddington, TW11 0JL
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