Volunteer Charity Trustee - Clinical

What will you be doing?

You can find out more about our current Board, our strategy, vision and role profile in the attached candidate pack.  Are you a clinically experienced professional seeking a meaningful way to contribute your expertise? We are fortunate to have a wealth of experience within our Trustee group already, so we are specifically looking for somebody with a Nursing or Allied Health background. You don’t need to have experience within palliative care, but should have a passion for supporting patients and providing exceptional care. Ideally you would live locally to Dorset. An Enhanced plus barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required for this role How much time do you need to give? We’d need you to attend around 12 meetings a year (each take an afternoon) and you will also need time to read the supporting papers and prepare. As your experience grows you may be invited to join one of the other committees which have oversight of a different area of the charity’s work and governance; including financial, audit and people.  About us: Weldmar Hospicecare is an independent local charity that cares for people living with a life limiting illness within their own homes, care homes, in community hospitals and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. We also support their loved ones throughout what can be one of life’s most difficult journeys. We support more than two thousand people across Dorset each year and all of our care is provided free of charge. Our services are rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission and we are proud to have been providing care to the people of Dorset since 1994. As an independent charity we rely on donations, fundraising events and our charity shops to fund our work. 

What are we looking for?

We are fortunate to have a wealth of experience within our Trustee group already, so we are specifically looking for somebody with a Nursing or Allied Health background. You don’t need to have experience within palliative care, but should have a passion for supporting patients and providing exceptional care. Ideally you would live locally to Dorset.

What difference will you make?

Your specific skills and knowledge will help our Trustees make informed decisions, aiding the Chief Executive in achieving Weldmar’s strategic goals and objectives. As an Ambassador for Weldmar Hospicecare, you will embody our values of Caring, Integrity, Welcoming and Adaptable when engaging with staff, volunteers, supporters, and service users.