UK VOLUNTEER ROLES
In the UK, Doctors of the World provides acute medical care and advocacy from our clinic in East London, our mobile outreach services and remotely via our advice line and casework services.
Our work would simply not be possible without our amazing volunteers; our support workers, caseworkers and clinician volunteers provide a highly empathetic and practical service to our patients, supported by Doctors of the World staff.
Our committed, enthusiastic and impactful team is always looking to for new volunteers to join us. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. If you are welcoming, passionate about upholding rights to healthcare, enjoy challenges and working in a team, then consider joining us! We encourage people from all over the UK to apply.
You are welcome to volunteer with us in our clinic or from home, to suit your needs. We ask for a minimum time commitment, and that all volunteers are based in the UK. We provide full training and support and can reimburse your travel and lunch expenses if you travel within London to volunteer with us in our clinic.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
Applicants will be shortlisted and notified weekly. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Applications that do not include both CV and Application form will not be considered. All applicants must be based in the UK.
As per national guidelines, everyone who has direct contact with people in healthcare settings should be up-to-date with routine immunisations – we will require proof of this for all face to face positions. If you are unsure of your vaccination status or have not been fully vaccinated, then you can speak to your GP. Vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) are part of the routine childhood immunisation schedule and both MMR vaccines and vaccinations against diphtheria, tetanus and polio can be obtained for free from your NHS GP surgery. You will be able to volunteer after one month of receiving the vaccine.
Please click on each of the positions below to find out more about each position. For additional info, see our FAQs section.
We are currently at capacity and have closed recruitment for the positions of Clinic Support Worker, Caseworker, Volunteer GP and Volunteer Nurse. We will aim at reopening recruitment as soon as possible. Watch this space in the coming weeks!
Student Placement (Hybrid) – non-clinical role
In this role, you will support people to access healthcare and overcome barriers, providing much-needed practical support. Your time will be split working in our Stratford (East London) Clinic and on our remote Advice Line and Casework.
To apply, please submit your CV, completed Application form and additional information form through the Apply button.
Additional information form will be available to download by clicking on the Apply button.
Social Media Officer (Remote within UK/London office)
Our small and friendly Fundraising team is seeking a Social Media Officer to build our brand recognition and increase engagement from our diverse community, across social channels.
STAFF ROLES
Outreach Clinician
We are looking for a GP with experience in providing healthcare to excluded groups outside of regular healthcare settings to play a key clinical role in the development and delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London and delivery of primary care within an HIV outreach project. The outreach services will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners. We also will deliver HIV support and testing services including clinical consultation to those not registered with a GP.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV & cover letter to hradmin@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk with the following details:
– Why you would be interested in the role
– FTE – either 0.6, 0.8 or 1
– Which days of the week you are available if applying for a 0.6 or 0.8 FTE.
– Contract length – 6 or 12 months
Your CV and cover letter should be tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th September at 9am
Outreach Senior Caseworker
We are looking for an Outreach Senior Caseworker with experience in delivering effective advocacy on behalf of people from marginalised communities. This role will play a key role in the delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London. The outreach service will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners.
As part of DOTWs Services team, you will support the service by proactively promoting DOTW’s service at individual accommodation sites, providing social assessments for residents and their dependents, escalating health issues of any immediate concern, and supporting responses to urgent health and/or safeguarding concerns. As part of a culture of best practice, you will ensure adherence to DotW policies and will provide support resolving complex cases, deploying your demonstrative experience delivering person-centred, compassionate care and/or advice and support to people seeking asylum or from other excluded communities.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit your CV & cover letter to hradmin@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk with the following details:
– Why you would be interested in the role
– Contract length – 6 or 12 months
Your CV and cover letter should be tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th September at 9am
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERING
We collaborate with the Médecins du Monde network to send volunteers to projects around the world. More information can be found here.
