Weekend Ward Volunteer
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Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Weekend Ward Volunteer
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Join our super volunteers!
We know just how much our wonderful volunteers can improve a patient's stay here at Addenbrooke's or the Rosie hospital.
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a caring attitude and a commitment to supporting the Trust's Values, Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent.
Being a volunteer has proved extremely rewarding for many here at CUH and provides great opportunities to learn new skills and experience in the healthcare setting, as you help to improve the care and experience of our patients, their families and support staff.
Please note important information - This role is specifically for Saturdays and Sundays only, but the training for this role will need to take place during the week when trainers are available. Please only apply if you are able to do two sessions of training on a weekday before then starting at weekends.
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/our-people/volunteering/
"I love volunteering at CUH because I keep learning so much, from the patients, from the staff and from being involved." Simon, CUH Volunteer
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Please note, this role is volunteering.
Main duties of the job
As a ward volunteer, once trained, you will be allocated your own ward which will then remain your regular area. This allows you to get used to the area, staff and types of patients you will see on your specific ward.
The role involves visiting patients who could be lonely, anxious or frightened. Volunteers also take on occasional visiting requests from staff, patients and family members, to visit patients in other areas as well.
You'll meet a wide range of people as you move through the ward, interacting with individual patients. Often people just want someone to talk to, but you might be involved in playing a game or reading a book or magazine with a patient, shopping for small items from the concourse, or taking a patient to one of the garden spaces on site. Volunteers also give out activity packs to help patients to pass the time. Good communication skills, confidence and adaptability are important for this type of role.If you are volunteering during a mealtime, another part of this role is assisting the housekeeping team serve the meals to patients. You may also be involved on the drinks round as well but its fine anytime whilst on the ward to offer hot and cold drinks to patients.
Available weekend shifts10.30 - 13.0014.00 - 16.0016.30 - 18.30
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Volunteering Role
Contract
Voluntary
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
180-V1-080926
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital - Voluntary Services
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Guidance
Essential
- o Positive attitude to volunteering demonstrating understanding of the Trust Values and how these relate to a volunteer role
Guidance
Essential
- o Positive attitude to volunteering demonstrating understanding of the Trust Values and how these relate to a volunteer role
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Voluntary Services
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Addenbrookes Hospital - Voluntary Services
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Voluntary Services Team
Voluntary Services Team
01223586616
Details
Date posted
08 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Volunteering Role
Contract
Voluntary
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
180-V1-080926
Job locations
Addenbrookes Hospital - Voluntary Services
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
United Kingdom
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