Job summary We are looking for a Complementary Therapist to provide complementary therapies to our patients and carers, as well as working with our multi-professional team and coordinate the complementary therapy volunteers to provide a high standard support to our patients and families.
Main duties of the job You will have experience of working with people affected by a life-limiting illness, as well as experience in different complementary therapies such as aromatherapy, massage, or reiki.
You will have a CNHC professional registration or relevant.If you are enthusiastic, flexible and share our values, and if you care about making a difference in the last years of someones life, we would love to hear from you!
About us Princess Alice Hospice is one of the top ten adult hospices in the UK, providing specialist palliative care and support to a community of more than a million people living in Surrey, South West London and Middlesex.About our Wellbeing team:Here at Princess Alice Hospice, youll have the opportunity to make a satisfying, rewarding difference to the lives of our patients, their families and friends, and be supported every step of the way.
Were small enough for you to see the impact your skills have, and big enough to support you with training, experience and opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities 1.
Delivery of Complementary Therapy Service1.
Work alongside the complementary therapy volunteers to maintain a high standard of complementary therapy service.
Coordinate the day to day activity of Complementary Therapy services and Complementary Therapy volunteers through effective planning and prioritisation.
Respond to referrals for complementary therapy, ensuring that the patient/carer is contacted in a timely manner and the referrer is kept up to date as appropriate.
Deliver Complementary Therapy treatments, and act as a specialist resource to patients, carers and non-specialist groups of employees and volunteers.
Oversee appointment scheduling for volunteers to deliver complementary therapy sessions Make accurate assessments of individual needs, liaising with the wider team as appropriate.
To be responsible for the safe storage, use, supply and ordering of aromatherapy oils.
To deliver talks about the role of Complementary Therapies in palliative care to patients and carers at the Breathlessness Group/ New Wellbeing programme Communicate and work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of specialist palliative care to patients and their carers.
Ensure the maintenance of electronic patient records and other relevant records2.
Volunteer Management Liaise with the volunteer team to support the recruitment and selection of new volunteers, including completing volunteer interviews Complete inductions with new volunteer therapists, ensuring they are working within the Hospices policies and procedures.
Effectively supervise the volunteers, including annual reviews, team meetings and ongoing support and training.3.
Professional Ensures own registration with the Complementary and Natural Health Council (CNHC), and is aware of the CNHC Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice.
Maintain own clinical competence and adhere to professional codes of conduct for Complementary Therapists.
Keep aware of current developments in palliative care and Complementary Therapies and their implications for practice.
Facilitate the continuing development of self and Complementary Therapy volunteers Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of education Registration with the CNHC NVQ Level 3 ITEC or equivalent NVQ Level 3 in Aromatherapy or equivalent Qualification in a second Complementary Therapy related field Willing to undertake further qualifications Understanding of basic clinical care Experience Essential Several years post graduate experience Experience of multi-professional team working Oncology, Palliative Care and/or neurological experience Experience of working with volunteers Experience of providing educational sessions Experience of supporting staff/volunteers Experience of using computerised patient records Experience of working in a Hospice Particular Skills and Aptitudes Essential Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner Advanced clinical assessment skills Commitment to professional development Ability to work across a wide range of client ages and needs Evidence of highly developed communication skills both written and verbal Excellent interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with patients and multidisciplinary team Able to work effectively in an emotionally demanding environment Computer literate Leadership capabilities Decision making skills Good organizational and time management skills prioritizing and managing caseload under pressure Specialist Knowledge Essential Understanding of specialist palliative care provision Breadth of knowledge of Complementary Therapies and their application in palliative care.
Evidence of continuing professional development Knowledge of current healthcare and Complementary Therapy policy and provision Ability to facilitate induction and on-going training of volunteer therapists Awareness of, and commitment to the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospice