Young Clinical Volunteer

We are seeking 16-24 year olds to join our In-Patient Unit for a six month programme, volunteering closely with nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors and other clinical professionals to support hospice patients.

Where:  St Wilfrid's Hospice, 1 Broadwater Way

 

When: A four hour shift once a week - for a six month period from October 2026 to April 2027

 

DBS: Enhanced with adult barring check required 

 

Closing date: Monday 12th June.  Please be aware that we may close application for this role early if we receive sufficient applications before the closing date, therefore if you are interested please consider submitting your application as early as possible.  Please note places on this programme are limited, unfortunately we will not be able to offer a place to all those who are invited to an interview. 

 

Interviews: On various dates throughout June and July

 

About the role

Young Clinical Volunteers (YCVs) are based on the hospice Inpatient Unit (IPU)  and volunteer closely with patients, nurses, healthcare assistants, doctors and other clinical professionals becoming part of the IPU team whilst they are with us, there is also the opportunity for participants to shadow ward rounds and clinical procedures.  YCVs complete a workbook over the course of their programme which follows the 16 standards of the Care Certificate.  YCVs are supported throughout the programme by a mentor and the wider IPU team.

 

Please be aware that we have limited spaces on the programme and cannot accept everyone who applies.

 

What we are looking for:

 

It is essential that our Young Clinical Volunteers are:

It is desirable that our Young Clinical Volunteers:
  • Compassionate: St Wilfrid’s volunteers care about others’ wellbeing. They recognise when someone needs help, supporting them irrespective of their own opinions or feelings and putting their needs first
  • Professional: Volunteers want to use their skills individually and collectively to deliver the best service possible. They take pride in developing themselves and others
  • Progressive: we are forward looking and thinking
  • Respectful: We treat people with dignity and respect, always acknowledging and accepting people’s individuality. What makes us different makes us better
  • have considered what it might be like to volunteer in a hospice environment
  • understand the work of the hospice and have an idea about the role they are applying for
  • can demonstrate how they have used their initiative to solve a problem or complete a task

 

What you gain from this role: 

  • Hands on experience volunteering in a busy, progressive clinical environment
  • The chance to volunteer with a variety of healthcare professionals and shadow a range of clinical procedures
  • Careers Event featuring input from a several different healthcare professionals
  • Professional Reference

 

Apply and more information

If this sounds like an opportunity to good to miss please complete our online application form.

 

Please include on your application the following information in the 'About You' section:

  • What subject(s) are you currently studying and what are your academic and career ambitions for the future?
  • Have you ever, or do you currently, do any other volunteering?
  • Why do you want to volunteer as a Young Clinical Volunteer at St Wilfrid’s Hospice and why do you think you would be good at it?
  • Do you have personal experience of bereavement?  If yes, please provide details including how long ago and the relationship to you

 

Please be aware successful applicants are required to attend an Induction Day on Saturday 17th October 2026 and a Celebration Evening on 12th April 2027.  Attendance of the first 4 shifts is mandatory and YCVs must maintain at least a 80% attendance rate to remain on the programme.  

 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact the Voluntary Services Team on 01323 434205 or email vsteam@stwhospice.org

 

Please note this post involves working in Regulated Activity under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and is subject to an enhanced DBS with Adult Barred list check.

It is a criminal offence to apply for or accept a position working with adults at risk and/or children if you have been barred from engaging in regulated activity with the relevant group (ie adults, children or both).

 

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