Kent and Canterbury Hospital Engagement Volunteer
EK360
Help patients at Kent and Canterbury Hospital share their stories and improve local health services.
Are you passionate about patient voices being heard? As a Kent and Canterbury Hospital Engagement Volunteer, you’ll help us connect with patients and visitors, collecting their stories and experiences to inform improvements in care. Activities you will be doing: - Engage with patients in a respectful and caring way - Record their feedback accurately - Be a visible and approachable presence in the hospital
Administration,Business, Management & Research
Listening, Research, Talking To Others
What skills are required for this role: - Outgoing - Caring - Good communicator Why these skills are required: Caring and communication skills are crucial for effectively engaging with patients and gathering their feedback.
Make a positive impact on patient care, help improve local health services, develop interpersonal skills, and be part of a caring community.
2–6 hours per month (flexible)
CT1 3NG
Kent and Canterbury Hospital (K&C), Ethelbert Rd, Canterbury, CT1 3NG
By Car: Ethelbert Rd, Canterbury, CT1 3NG By Bus: Stagecoach route 25 provides frequent buses between the hospital and Canterbury city centre. At the city centre connections can be made with buses to and from outlying areas. By Train: Canterbury East is the nearest rail station to the Kent and Canterbury Hospital. It is a short walk to the bus station. Canterbury West rail station is further, although several bus services run from there to the bus station. From the bus station you can catch bus service 25 or 25a to the hospital. There are regular direct train services to Canterbury East from Faversham, Adisham, London Victoria and Dover Priory, as well as many other stations. There are regular direct train services to Canterbury West from Margate, Ramsgate, Ashford and Maidstone, as well as many other stations.
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