Mealtimes Volunteer (Bristol)

Bristol Volunteer No home office possible

Employer University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary Volunteer Closing 08/02/2026 23:59

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We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MORE THAN 1 ROLE, PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION AND STATE ON YOUR APPLICATION THAT YOU ARE INTERESTED IN MULTIPLE ROLES.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A CAP OF 15 APPLICANTS FOR THIS ROLE SO WE ADVISE GETTING YOUR APPLICATIONS IN EARLY!

This role is available in our Bristol hospital sites on adult wards.

Volunteers support a variety of wards, particularly those with older patients who require additional support at mealtimes, including encouragement to eat, cutting up food, and for some support with feeding. We are looking for Volunteers who are comfortable supporting patients in a ward environment.

Main duties of the job

Encouraging patients to eat, opening packets and pouring drinks, and helping patients to remain independent at mealtimes.
Feeding patients when appropriate and as directed by senior nursing staff.
Providing companionship to patients, particularly older patients and those with a dementia or cognitive impairment.
Tidying bedside tables and offering hand wipes in preparation for the meal.
Following staff direction, delivering meals to patients and clearing tables afterwards.
Following meal time protocols.
Engaging in conversation with patients, building rapport to support eating and drinking.