Job summary

Are you passionate about the NHS?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity?

Would you like to volunteer in one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas?

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is just the place for you!

We are extremely proud of our team of volunteers, who help us in our goal to provide the best quality of care for patients in Doncaster and Bassetlaw and we are looking for people to join our expanding Volunteer Workforce.

We are have various roles available across our Trust:

Pulmonary Rehab Volunteers

Meet and Greet Volunteers

Friends & Family Test Volunteers

Main duties of the job

We are looking for people with:

Good communication skills

Willingness to help and support staff and patients

Able to liaise with professional staff at all levels

Able to demonstrate empathy and compassion

Adaptable and willing to learn

Punctual and reliable

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Understand the need for confidentiality

Commitment to uphold trust core values and NHS policies

Comfortable in a clinical environment with patients that may be anxious, distressed or acutely unwell

Ability to show sensitivity, tact, diplomacy and understanding especially in stressful/emotional situations

About us

Volunteering with us gives you:

Structure to your day and a sense of achievementA challenge and an opportunity for personal developmentAn opportunity to learn new skills or to use your lifetime skillsThe opportunity to meet others and to make social contactsThe chance to get to know your local hospital and gain an understanding of how healthcare is provided.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Voluntary Work

Contract

Voluntary

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

272-8370854

Job locations

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are wanting any further information please contact Nicola Ramshaw on [email protected].

Please see attached to the advert a job description for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.

Certificate of sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK

Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Job description Job responsibilities If you are wanting any further information please contact Nicola Ramshaw on [email protected]. Please see attached to the advert a job description for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Certificate of sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK Please note that from 9th April2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Interpersonal skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Calm and composed
• Punctual and reliable

Experience

Essential

• Comfortable in a clinical environment with patients that may be anxious, distressed or acutely unwell
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Person Specification Interpersonal skills Essential Good communication skills Calm and composed Punctual and reliable Experience Essential Comfortable in a clinical environment with patients that may be anxious, distressed or acutely unwell Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Doncaster Royal Infirmary

Armthorpe Road

Doncaster

DN2 5LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)