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Volunteering

Volunteers are a much valued part of any NHS trust as they work alongside and assist our staff in providing and maintaining high quality care for our patients. 

Our team of volunteers contribute to the success of a patient’s rehabilitation and their general wellbeing as well as providing important social contact to both patients and their families. The support of our volunteers is essential and helps us in so many ways.

The NHS and its Values

Whether you’ve always wanted to work in health or have never thought about it before, the huge range of careers in the NHS will amaze you! There are clinical and non-clinical careers available. You could work on the front line on a ward or never see a patient and still make a difference to people’s lives. From the person who manages the finances to the clerk who books in an operation, everyone working in the NHS contributes to vital services.  

The NHS Values

So what are the values? There are six values that all staff – everyone from porters, physiotherapists, nurses, paramedics and gardeners to secretaries, consultants, healthcare scientists and phlebotomists – are expected to demonstrate:

Take the test below to see if you have the values needed to work within the NHS ….

Values for healthcare test

Useful links

Values of the NHS Constitution

For more information about carers in the NHS visit the NHS Health Careers website

The NHS Application Process

The application and interview process for a role within the NHS may be different from what you’ve experienced in the past. Its really important to highlight all of your skills, even if not work experience, but any sporting, childcare or youth group involvement - its all great experience that needs to be included in your application and personal statement.

Application Forms

Make sure you:

• follow the instructions carefully
• provide all the information the questions ask for
• give specific examples of things you have done, particularly if you are asked to show how you meet the selection criteria; your application is likely to be scored
• according to how closely you meet the selection criteria. 
• take the opportunity to show your understanding of the NHS values or the values of the organisation you are applying to and how you would apply them in your everyday work
• work within any white space available for each section and don't miss any sections out
• make a practice copy first that you're happy with before you complete the actual application form, either on line or hard copy

Finally, most forms give you the opportunity to say something about yourself and why you're applying so use this wisely. The thinking you've done in terms of your career planning so far can help you complete this section.

Interviews

An interview is your chance to give a good account of yourself!

Preparation is key and you will increase your chances if you:

• check out in advance where the interview will be held, work out how to get there and arrive with plenty of time to spare.
• Remember that hospitals and universities can be large and busy places: you need to know exactly where you need to be for your interview
  remember the interview panel is on your side. You have been invited to the interview because they liked your application form and want to know more about you
• listen carefully to the questions they ask, and answer them as clearly as you can
• be prepared to demonstrate your understanding of the NHS values or values of the employing organisation and how you would apply them in your everyday work
  don't rush. Think about your answers. If there's something in the question you don't understand, ask for clarification
• think in advance about any questions you might have for the panel and take the opportunity to ask them at the end