CW+ Art and Design Research Volunteer About CW+ CW+ is the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our vision is to enable every patient to receive outstanding care, in our Trust’s community of more than 1.5 million people and beyond. Our mission is to work with our Trust to create world-class facilities, drive innovation and research, and enhance patient and staff wellbeing. Using our expertise in partnership building, arts in health and healthcare innovation, we develop creative solutions to support an evolving NHS. We are proud pioneers in the field of Arts in Health. Built in 1993, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was the first hospital in the UK to lay an arts and design manifesto as part of its build plans, briefing architects to include artworks in public and clinical areas, and having an acquisitions and commissioning policy from its inception. About the CW+ Arts in Health programme Our pioneering Arts in Health programme focuses on the link between human health and the environment, building on the robust body of evidence that outstanding design and engagement with the arts can improve physical and mental wellbeing. We hold a collection of more than 2,000 works of art and digital installations, many of which are on display around our hospitals for all to enjoy. And our Arts for All programme brings daily music, performance and creative activities into the wards, using art as a tool for healing. Drawing on 30 years of expertise, we create environments that encourage patient recovery and support staff in delivering the best possible care. Our Design and Environment programme works with renowned partners who specialise in health, technology and environmental design, to address the factors which create the optimum healing environment. These include temperature, lighting, acoustics, air quality, closeness to nature, wayfinding, privacy and the arts and technology. Underpinning all of our work is an objective to grow a robust body of evidence that clearly demonstrates the impact on patient outcomes, care delivery and cost effectiveness of these programmes and enhancements. Become an Art and Design Research Volunteer This is an exciting opportunity to support the research and evaluation of the Arts in Health programme. We are looking for an individual with an interest in arts in health, design, and research or evaluation methods, who is looking to gain experience in data collection and analysis in a busy healthcare setting. Duties may include: • Working directly with patients and staff to collect feedback on art and design projects, using qualitative research methods such as surveys, interviews and focus groups. • Assisting with the analysis of feedback data in both qualitative and quantitative forms, and helping turn this data into useful reports and presentations. • Contributing to the development of new approaches to capturing feedback, such as creative arts-based methods. • Assisting with the delivery of the Arts in Health programme and activities where relevant. • Supporting colleagues, contributing to a happy and productive, values-driven working environment. • Championing CW+’s mission and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Person specification The Arts for All volunteer will have good research and IT skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Excellent project support skills and strong organisational skills • Professional and excellent interpersonal skills • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office • An effective team worker with energy, initiative and flexibility • Comfortable working in a hospital/clinical environment • Interest in the arts and health What does this role offer? • The opportunity to learn more about the CW+ Arts and Health programme, and the impact that art and design can have on patients and staff within a busy healthcare setting • Training opportunities – the chance to work with our wide network of specialists and experts to develop skills in arts and health research and evaluation. • The chance to meet new people – working directly with our Art and Environment team, as well as other teams and the CW+ Head of Impact and Evaluation • Out-of-pocket expenses will be covered, including travel to and from the hospital. Where? The role will be based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and occasionally at West Middlesex University Hospital. There is a free shuttle bus from Chelsea to West Middlesex if transportation is required. When? Due to the training and induction required, we are looking for someone who could commit at least one working day per week for a minimum of six months, and who would become a key part of our team. CW+ is committed to helping our volunteers thrive and develop in their role, and ensuring we provide exciting opportunities, training and support. If you are interested in working with us at CW+ or would like to find out more, please send an email to arts@cwplus.org.uk with a short covering letter expressing your interest in the volunteer position, your arts experience and your availability to volunteer.
CW+ Collection Management Volunteer About CW+ CW+ is the official charity of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Our vision is to enable every patient to receive outstanding care, in our Trust’s community of more than 1.5 million people and beyond. Our mission is to work with our Trust to create world-class facilities, drive innovation and research, and enhance patient and staff wellbeing. Using our expertise in partnership building, arts in health and healthcare innovation, we develop creative solutions to support an evolving NHS. We are proud pioneers in the field of Arts in Health. Built in 1993, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was the first hospital in the UK to lay an arts and design manifesto as part of its build plans, briefing architects to include artworks in public and clinical areas, and having an acquisitions and commissioning policy from its inception. We are proud pioneers in the field of Arts in Health. Built in 1993, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was the first hospital in the UK to lay an arts and design manifesto as part of its build plans, briefing architects to include art works in public and clinical areas, and having an acquisitions and commissioning policy from its inception. About the CW+ Arts in Health programme Our pioneering Arts in Health programme focuses on the link between human health and the environment, building on the robust body of evidence that outstanding design and engagement with the arts can improve physical and mental wellbeing. We hold a collection of more than 2,000 works of art and digital installations, many of which are on display around our hospitals for all to enjoy. And our Arts for All programme brings daily music, performance and creative activities into the wards, using art as a tool for healing. Drawing on 30 years of expertise, we create environments that encourage patient recovery and support staff in delivering the best possible care. Our Design and Environment programme works with renowned partners who specialise in health, technology and environmental design, to address the factors which create the optimum healing environment. These include temperature, lighting, acoustics, air quality, closeness to nature, wayfinding, privacy and the arts and technology. Underpinning all of our work is an objective to grow a robust body of evidence that clearly demonstrates the impact on patient outcomes, care delivery and cost effectiveness of these programmes and enhancements. Becoming a Collection Management Volunteer An exciting opportunity to support the art collection curation and management has arisen, and we are looking for an individual with an interest in arts in health, collection management and conservation and experience working in the arts to assist with various collection management duties. These include: • Research: researching the provenance and value of some of our key works of art and producing informative interpretation to go alongside artwork on display. • Accessioning and deaccessioning: assisting with accepting donations, loans and acquisitions of new works of art to the collection, as well as deaccessioning works which cannot be displayed via auctions, sales and donations. • Condition checking: undertaking checks on artworks to produce reports on their condition and reporting on their needs regarding conservation and restoration. • Curation: assisting with the curation of new works in wards, departments and public areas, and facilitating installation days with technicians and assisting with exhibitions. • Cataloguing: maintaining our arts database and updating records to reflect new installations and conservation work, or to add/remove artworks from the collection. • Printed and guided tours: facilitating and assisting with guided tours of the collection and distributing printed media. The Collection Management Volunteer will have good research and IT skills. They will be happy to receive training on conservation and condition checking if required, and will have a passionate interest in the arts. This role involves walking around the hospital, and some light to medium lifting and carrying of artworks. What does this role offer? • The opportunity to learn more about the CW+ Art Collection, our commissions and managing a public arts collection. • Training opportunities – the chance to work with our wide network of specialists and experts to develop skills in collection management, conservation and art history. • The chance to meet new people – working directly with our Arts Programme Manager, and with the CW+ Arts Team and wider hospital community. • All out-of-pocket expenses will be covered – this includes travel to and from the hospital. Where? The role will be based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and occasionally West Middlesex University Hospital. There is a free shuttle bus from Chelsea to West Middlesex if transportation is required. When? Due to the training and induction required, we are looking for someone who could commit at least one working day per week for a minimum of six months, and who would become a key part of our team. CW+ is committed to helping our volunteers thrive and develop in their role, and ensuring we provide exciting opportunities, training and support. If you are interested in working with us at CW+ or would like to find out more, please send an email to laura.bradshaw@cwplus.org.uk giving a short covering letter expressing your interest in the volunteer position, your arts experience and your availability to volunteer.
Would you like to become a CW+ Ambassador? Overview: CW+ is looking for Trust colleagues to become CW+ Ambassadors to enhance the charity's outreach and impact. CW+ Ambassadors will promote the charity’s activities and fundraising opportunities within the Trust. They will also provide valuable feedback and help to spread the word externally about the work of the charity when needed. The goal is to increase awareness of our work, engage more patients, families and staff in fundraising initiatives, and direct potential donors to CW+, enabling the charity to have an even greater impact on Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Active participation is essential for this role. What are the benefits? • A sense of satisfaction from supporting CW+ and therefore contributing to positive change within the Trust. • Ongoing support from the CW+ team. • A CW+ ambassador badge to proudly display your involvement. • Opportunities to connect with fellow Ambassadors through lunches and learning sessions. What would you do as a CW+ Ambassador? • Speak knowledgeably about the charity’s work and the difference it is making. • Promote the CW+ Grants Programme to colleagues and other Trust staff. • Spread the word about the CW+ Arts for All programme. • Direct grateful patients and families to the CW+ team, providing information on how to donate or get in touch with us. • Encourage colleagues to get involved in CW+ challenge events and other planned fundraising initiatives, or spearhead your own fundraising activities. • Signpost willing patients or families to the charity to be case studies to bolster our fundraising. • Share suggestions of how to help the charity improve the way it engages with Trust staff. • Participate in cheque presentations and donor visits at the Trust and represent CW+ at external events such as school assemblies (optional). This not only allows you to learn about our amazing supporters and the impact they are having, but also provides a chance to develop your public speaking and networking skills. CW+ Ambassador terms: • Your involvement as a CW+ Ambassador must be approved by your manager. We will ask for their details when you apply, and then email them for confirmation. • Please notify the CW+ Team if you no longer wish to be an ambassador or you are leaving the Trust. For more details and to access the expression of interest form, please email charity@cwplus.org.uk with the subject ‘CW+ Ambassador’.