To provide a welcoming presence at the entrance to the Vaccination Centre and assisting those who may feel anxious or apprehensive.
To provide information, reminding visitors to maintain compliance with all Covid-19 safety measures and to undertake a screening questionnaire at the start of their visit and feedback at the end.
Main Tasks
Welcome staff and visitors to the Vaccination Centre and advise of the process for entering the site
Direct visitors to the location as required or through the appropriate pathway
To undertake a screening questionnaire with all visitors on entry
To undertake a feedback questionnaire with all visitors on exit
Escalate identified issues or questions to the appropriate support
Remind visitors of wearing masks, social distancing and hand hygiene procedures while on the site/in waiting areas To support with refreshments in the waiting areas
Training and Support
Volunteers will need to undertake Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Training and Induction as well as an appropriate level of manual handling and violence and aggression training.
Training needs will be identified through the supervision process and met through Cardiff and Vale UHB Training Programmes
Covid-19 Sepcific Guidance
All Volunteers will need to complete an individual risk assessment prior to starting
All volunteers must be aware of the need to stop volunteering should they feel unwell or if they live with someone who has symptoms and to follow the latest government and NHS advice especially regarding COVID-19 symptoms
Training, guidance and induction to be provided via e-learning or virtual technology where possible
Volunteers must be provided with the required levels of PPE and be trained in the usage, donning, doffing, and disposal of PPE in line with UHB guidelines
Location
Various sites across Cardiff and the Vale
Reports to
SVC Project Coordinator and Identified area coordinator/lead Accountable to Voluntary Services Team (Cardiff and Vale Health Board)
Time Commitment
4 hours per week between 9am and 7pm Monday - Friday and Weekends
On-site vaccination centres on weekdays
Mass vaccincation centres on weekdays and weekends, including evenings (times vary according to vaccination centre)
Required Checks
DBS (criminal Records Check)
Occupational Health check
Two References
Expenses
Reimbursed travel to/from locations on day of volunteering
Application process:
Complete SVC's volunteer application form
Complete SVC's vetting form
Complete Cardiff and Vale Health Board training and induction
Please note:
We are currently looking volunteers to support at Llandough Hopsital and the mass vaccination centeres in Splott, Pentwyn and Barry
Due to the nature of this project the vetting and training procedures takes some time. We thank you for your patience and understanding
Volunteers will also be offered the first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine at their first volunteering shift, but it is not mandatory to have the vaccine for this project
Volunteers will be required to go to University Hospital Wales or Llandough University Hospital for their first volunteering shift in order to sign forms and receive volunteer uniform and ID