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Volunteer Fundraiser

About this Role

To enhance the patient experience, by providing support to access and secure additional funding available through grants, bursaries, charitable donations etc.

The State Hospital is keen to identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, taking advantage of opportunities available via external funding where appropriate. Given the current financial constraints, the Hospital is experiencing significant financial challenges in relation to enhancing patient experience, where costs would be incurred outwith the core service delivery budget.

Opportunities have been identified across a range of services within the Hospital, particularly in relation to the range of patient activities available, and workstreams supporting the Supporting Healthy Choices initiative.

The role will require the volunteer to engage with patients, carers, staff and other volunteers, supported by the Person Centred Improvement Team.

Additionally, the volunteer will be asked to contribute to reports and, on occasion, attend a number of internal meetings, including the Person Centred Improvement Group, Supporting Healthy Choices Implementation Group, and Patient Partnership Group.

As the Hospital works collaboratively with Forensic Network partners and other supporting organisations e.g. Health Improvement Scotland, Scottish Health Council, Volunteer Scotland, the volunteer may also be asked to contribute to presentations and attend external events which promote and share best practice.

Key Tasks

  • Work alongside senior managers to craft compelling funding bids to trusts and foundations, aiming to secure resources vital for high-quality service improvement and activity.
  • Utilise your exceptional research and writing skills to identify potential funding opportunities and articulate the importance of our work.
  • Engage with our team, co-ordinating efforts to ensure every application showcases the impact and value of these improvements.
  • As a positive ambassador represent the Hospital, spreading awareness and fostering connections that benefit our patients.

Skills and Experience Required

  • A background in fundraising, marketing, policy advisory, or related fields is advantageous but not essential.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, creativity, and a keen ability to organise.

What We Can Offer You

  • A rewarding volunteer role.
  • Full training.
  • Great experience for your CV.
  • Travel expenses at a nationally agreed rate of 45p.

Time Requirements

Most of the fundraising work will be project related and sporadic. Commitment will be in agreement between the volunteer and Person Centred Improvement Team.

Potential volunteers will be risk assessed in accordance with volunteering guidance. All potential volunteers must complete the NHS Recruitment process, which includes appropriate clearance from Disclosure Scotland, and satisfactory health & reference checks.

Wish to Apply?

Complete the online Volunteer Application Form.