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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to lead our Voluntary Services team of over 700 volunteers across our two sites at University Hospital Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross, Rugby and within the community.

As the Voluntary Services Manager you will be a highly motivated individual with a passion for improvement and innovation. Reporting to the Associate Director - Chaplaincy, Bereavement, Compassionate Communities and Volunteer Services you will be responsible for developing and delivering on the strategic priorities of the Volunteer Service.

The post holder will need to have previous experience of managing volunteers, be a highly visible and credible manager and have strong leadership qualities.  A focus on ensuring the development and provision of a comprehensive, high quality, Volunteer Service.  The candidate will need to have excellent interpersonal skills allowing them to work closely with colleagues across the Trust.

*This role require successful candidate to work on site and Cross site travel is essential part of this role*

Main duties of the job

• To help develop and deliver a volunteer strategy which embraces the Trust strategy, values, addresses inclusivity, reduces inequality and reflects our local community.
• To develop and promote voluntary services across our sites and in the community ensuring a quality service is delivered and helps to reduce winter pressures, increase patient flow and improve the patient experience.
• To effectively manage, project lead, organise an effective Volunteer Service ensuring service to meet Trust-wide and national objectives.
  Ensure Volunteer Services are compliant with Trust policies and procedures.
• Ensure all Volunteer Services including external organisations are compliant with Trust policies and procedures and NHS Employment Standards.
  To be responsive, flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of a constantly evolving service.

*** Please be advised that interviews are proposed for 08th August 2024 ***

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.