Haematology Volunteer

The Haemotology Department provides care during diagnosis, treatment and beyond for all patients with the main types of cancer that affect the blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system.

Tasks within this role could include; preparing teas and coffees for patients, providing companionship and supporting during the lunchtime period. The volunteers in the Haematology Department provide invaluable support to the sisters and the staff team of nurses.

This role is best suited to volunteers who enjoy meeting people as well as providing companionship and support during what can be an emotional journey for patients. You will need to be able to interact with people from all walks of life and be able to listen to people without judgement.

This role is best suited to volunteers who enjoy meeting people as well as providing companionship and support during what can be an emotional journey for patients. You will need to be able to interact with people from all walks of life and be able to listen to people without judgement.

Essential Information:

If you are interested in more than 1 role, please submit your application on your initial preference (other roles can be discussed at assessment).

Please kindly note, you will be given a 20-minute assessment which will take place the week commencing Monday 27th January 2025 at the Volunteering office.

The Mandatory training for this role will be on Tuesday 11th March 2025.

Please only apply if you are able to attend the above dates.

Please can you ensure you provide details for 2 references (one of which you have known for over 3 years) It is essential you provide an email address for each reference when submitting your application. Please note – you can provide a family friend but not a relative.

Please ensure to bring the below I.D documents to your assessment otherwise we will not be able to proceed with your assessment on the day.

A minimum of THREE individual forms of valid, current, and original identification are required. Please bring one document from group one (below) AND two documents from group two (Below):

Group One:

• UK Passport
• EEA/Swiss Passport
• Other passport with indefinite leave to remain
• Other Passport
• Biometric Residence permit
• Driving Licence photo card (UK, IOM or CI)
• Current EU Photo Driving Licence
• EU national identity card - EU only

Group Two:

• Driving Licence photo card (UK, IOM or CI)
• Current EU Photo Driving Licence
• Driving licence - old-style paper licence (must be UK)
• Bank statement (UK/EEA) - less than 3 months old
• Utility bill - less than 3 months old (UK)
• Utility bill - 2nd Supplier - less than 3 months old
• Council Tax Statement – issued in the last 12 months
• Mortgage statement (UK or EEA) must be a recognised lender and issued in the last 12 months.

NB: If you are aged 16 - 19 years, in full time education and you are unable to provide two documents from group 2 above, either of the following ID options can be used:

• Full UK birth certificate (A4 size original , not photocopy, containing mother and fathers details)

• Letter from head teacher or college principal, confirming you are a student and containing your name, current address and date of birth, PLUS either an official exam certificate in your name or a National Insurance number letter.

If you are unable to or have difficulty in providing the above evidence, please give us a call on 0208 934 3620 / 2549