Complementary Therapies Coordinator

Integrated Care System; Esher; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Esher seeks a Complementary Therapies Coordinator to provide therapies to patients and manage volunteers. The ideal candidate has experience in palliative care, holds CNHC registration, and excels in communication and organization. Offering £32,000 to £39,000 a year, this role supports a multi-professional team in enhancing patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Several years of postgraduate experience.
• Experience in oncology or palliative care context.
• Experience working with volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complementary therapy treatments.
• Coordinate volunteers for therapy services.
• Oversee scheduling and patient assessments.

Skills

Complementary therapies experience

Ability to work autonomously

Communication skills

Education

Good standard of education

CNHC registration

NVQ Level 3 in Aromatherapy

Job description

Please apply via Princess Alice Hospice website - www.pah.org.uk

We are looking for a Complementary Therapies Coordinator 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.

Were a friendly team committed to providing excellent support and services to our carers and families.

Job responsibilities

Delivery of Complementary Therapy Service

Work alongside the complementary therapy volunteers to maintain a high standard ofcomplementary therapy service.

Coordinate the day to day activity of Complementary Therapy services and ComplementaryTherapy volunteers through effective planning and prioritisation.

Respond to referrals for complementary therapy, ensuring that the patient/carer is contacted ina timely manner and the referrer is kept up to date as appropriate.

Deliver Complementary Therapy treatments, and act as a specialist resource to patients, carersand 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 andcarers e.g. at the Breathlessness Group/ New Wellbeing programme

Communicate and work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standardsof specialist palliative care to patients and their carers.

Ensure the maintenance of electronic patient records and other relevant records

Alongside the Wellbeing Services Manager and the Clinical Team promote the WellbeingProgramme and Complementary Therapies

Work as part of Wellbeing, Community and IPU

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 theHospices policies and procedures.

Effectively supervise the volunteers, including annual reviews, team meetings and ongoingsupport and training.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Leadership capabilities
• Good organizational and time management skills prioritizing and managing caseload under pressure

Specialist Knowledge

• 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£32,000 to £39,000 a yearPro-rated - Equivalent to Band 5 AfC, depending on experience