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The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is seeking an exceptional individual to join its Board of Trustees as Honorary Secretary, a pivotal governance position at the heart of a respected UK professional body and learned society. As Honorary Secretary, you will contribute at a strategic level, helping to ensure strong governance, supporting effective Board leadership, and shaping the future direction of the charity with real impact across the UK healthcare system. You will work closely with the President, Trustees and CEO, contributing to strategic decision-making and helping to ensure the Board operates effectively and transparently.
IPEM operates as a professional body, a learned society, and a registered charity, working across hospitals, universities, and industry. IPEM is supported by a professional and collaborative staff team, working in partnership with its volunteer community. With over 4,700 members working across healthcare, academia and industry, IPEM plays a critical role in advancing physics and engineering in medicine to improve patient outcomes and transforming lives.
This is an unpaid role, with expenses paid for travel and sustenance for in person meetings. We anticipate a time commitment of no more than 12 days per year. It's essential that you are not a member of IPEM and eligible to become a Trustee. This is a 3 year term, renewable once.
If you would like an informal chat, you can contact IPEM President Mark Knight or CEO Gill Collinson. An information pack and more details about IPEM can be found on our website. To apply for the role, please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability by 5pm Friday 8th May to Jenny Slack, Operations and Governance Manager.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A friendly chat could make all the difference
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to support our organisation’s mission, to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
Our telephone befriending services connects a volunteer with an older person, aged 75 or over, who is experiencing loneliness and isolation. As a Call Companion volunteer, you’ll make a regular phone call, typically once a week, to foster friendship, enjoyment and conversation.
Your Role
- Call the older person you’ve been matched with for approximately 20-30 minutes, usually once a week.
- Provide companionship over the phone by talking about interests, experiences and by providing a listening ear.
- Maintain the boundaries set out in our training and report any concerns to Re-engage.
- Keep your knowledge and training up to date by reading our volunteer newsletter – Re-engage Matters – sent monthly by email.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills in English, with a compassionate approach
- Basic IT skills
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on others’ lives.
To become a Call Companion you’ll need to:
- Complete an induction – you might choose to attend a group induction or watch our pre-recorded video.
- Submit an ID check – you’ll need either a passport, driving licence, national insurance number or national identity card to do this.
- Provide a character reference – your referee can be an employer, a colleague, a friend, neighbour or community representative.
- Complete online training – these modules will help you get the most out of the role and take approximately one hour to complete.
Practical details:
- A flexible, homebased volunteering role that fits around your availability.
- No personal details are ever shared with your match, with calls made via our secure befriending platform.
- To keep our services free for older people, we can’t pay expenses for this role.
- You’ll be over 18 and able to commit to 12 months of volunteering (approximately 26 hours over a year).
This volunteer role provides an enriching experience for those passionate about supporting a lonely person. We welcome applicants who are committed, caring, and patient.
THIS IS AN ON GOING ROLE
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