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Become part of our team as a Ward Visitor
Coventry Hospital Radio (CHR) is continually seeking enthusiastic individuals who can dedicate a few hours each week to join the team as a ‘Ward Visitor.’ If you’re over 16 and searching for a rewarding way to spend your free time, consider applying to become part of the award-winning CHR team.
We are seeking warm, friendly individuals with excellent communication skills for the following roles:
– Visiting patients at their bedside to inform them that they can listen to Coventry Hospital Radio free of charge via the Spark tsl bedside terminal, our app, or online at www.coventryhospitalradio.org.
– Informing patients about our 24-hour broadcasts through the aforementioned mediums and promoting our FREE Request line, explaining how they can have a request played on air.
– Assisting patients in registering on the Spark tsl System to enable them to listen to Coventry Hospital Radio and demonstrating how to use the Bedside Terminal.
– Distributing Coventry Hospital Radio Leaflets and Spark tsl Headphones.
– Noting any non-functional Bedside terminals and reporting them to Spark tsl for repair.
– Respecting patient dignity and recognizing when patients prefer not to be disturbed.
– Volunteers will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check with UHCW Voluntary Services and disclose any health-related issues before commencing their role with Coventry Hospital Radio.
What skills are needed?
No specific skills are required as comprehensive training will be provided. We simply ask that volunteers are friendly, enthusiastic, approachable, and maintain a cheerful disposition.
If you think the above describes you and you would like to join the team here at Coventry Hospital Radio select below to request a postal application or download our application pack