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Patient Viewpoint Volunteer Facilitators (PVP)

CAPITAL

Help ensure patient voice leads to real change on the hospital wards and beyond we are recruiting Patient Viewpoint Volunteers to work at an inpatient ward.

You will speak with patients about their experiences, listen to what matters to them, and capture feedback in a clear and structured way.

This role is part of a wider feedback system.

What you gather will:

  • Feed into Trust quality and feedback frameworks
  • Be shared with ward teams and service leads
  • Inform CAPITAL’s independent lived experience insight work
  • Link directly with Lived Experience Recovery Workers on the wards to support ongoing improvement

What you will get:

  • Regular check ins and debriefs
  • Experience of working in inpatient settings
  • A clear role in influencing change
  • Expenses covered

Important:  You will not provide advice or support to patients.  An Enhanced DBS check will be required 

What skills do I need?

What we are looking for:

  • Lived experience of mental health challenges
  • Ability to listen without judgement
  • Confidence to engage people
  • Understanding of boundaries and confidentiality

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Flexible hours to be discussed later

Where does this role take place?

Graylingwell Dr
Oaklands Centre for Acute Care
Chichester
PO19 6GS

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  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Disability
  • Health and Social Care
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Misuses and Addiction
  • Ideal for people who like
  • General Helping
  • Supporting Charities
  • Supporting People and Befriending
  • Details
  • DBS check required
  • Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Is it fully accessible
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • Suitable for Under 18's
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • Interview

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