OPP OF THE DAY: Clinical Volunteer – Over The Wall (Staffordshire)

Over The Wall is a charity that helps children, young people and their families, living in the UK, reach beyond the boundaries of their health challenges to discover a world of mischief, magic and new possibilities. We do this by providing free of charge, transformative activity camps throughout the UK. Nurses, doctors and paramedics have a critical role to play at an Over The Wall Camp, to provide safe and effective care, whilst joining in the mischief and magic of camp. You will participate in daily camper life to provide nursing/medical care. Facilitate a medically sound and safe camp experience for children with chronic and life threatening illnesses by contributing to a 24/7 provision of residential medical care. Clinical volunteers will work under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and Nursing Coordinators.

Where?:
Whitemoor Lakes, Staffordshire

When?:
Our next camp is 11th – 15th April, but we have more throughout the year. To see a full list of dates, please visit www.otw.org.uk

Commitment/Duration:
Camp is four days long (11th – 15th April) and you will be required to arrive one day early for training. We will give you all the necessary training and support and provide your accommodation and food for the duration of camp.

Requirements/Skills sought:
Minimum Requirements: NURSE – Registered Children’s, Adult or Learning Disabilities nurse. Qualified for 18 months (Children’s nurse), 2 years (Adult/ Learning Disabilities nurse) or 12 months if previously a student nurse with Over The Wall Registered with NMC Holds professional indemnity insurance Holds valid, current life support training. DOCTOR – ST2 or above (or equivalent) Paediatrics, GP or A&E or have recent Paediatric experience Registered with the GMC Holds professional indemnity insurance Holds valid, current life support training. PARAMEDIC – Qualified Paramedic Post registration experience: 2 years Registered with HCPC Holds professional indemnity insurance with College of Paramedics Holds valid, current life support training.

FOR MORE INFO OR TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT:
Steph Bullock, Engagement Coordinator
volunteering@otw.org.uk