Complementary Therapist

NHS; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable hospice in Torquay is looking for a dedicated Complementary Therapist to join their supportive team. The role involves providing therapeutic support to patients with life-limiting illnesses, requiring experience in massage and at least one additional therapy like aromatherapy or reflexology. You will work both onsite and in patients' homes to enhance their well-being while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Compassionate communication and empathy are essential for success.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for continuous development

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative or vulnerable patient care is desirable.
• Must be registered with a professional body and insured.
• Competent IT skills and ability to support volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Provide complementary therapies to patients in various settings.
• Organize own caseload and maintain patient records.
• Initiate effective communication with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Problem-solving

Education

Massage qualification

Qualification in aromatherapy, reflexology, or reiki

Anatomy and physiology qualification

Job description

At Rowcroft Hospice, we provide compassionate, holistic care to people, with life limiting illnesses, and those closest to them.

We are now seeking a dedicated and empathetic Complementary Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team and help us enhance the wellbeing of those we care for.

Main duties of the job

What youll bring

To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced therapist with a recognised qualification in Massage plus another therapy such as Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Reiki.

You need to be insured and registered with an appropriate professional body.

Experience in working with vulnerable or palliative care patients is desirable. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate calm touch.

The ability to drive to visit patients in their own homes across Rowcrofts catchment area.

You will need to be competent in IT skills and supportive of our volunteer network.

Whats in it for you?

Being part of a strong values-based organisation. You will be an integral part of a supportive and caring working environment, where we work together with passion and pride.

It can be tough and we dont shy away from that, but you will clearly see the importance and impact of your work whilst feeling recognised for being part of something remarkable.

About us

Working at Rowcroft Hospice

Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients, and their loved ones, across South Devon each year.

Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.

Find out more

For more information, or an informal discussion about the role please contact Liz Haddon, Complementary Therapy Team Leader, [e-mail]

Job responsibilities

Job Title: ComplementaryTherapist

Reporting to: Complementary Therapy Team Leader

Jobpurpose: Our Vision is to make every daythe best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living withlife-limiting illnesses in South Devon. As amember of our Complementary Therapy Team, you will deliver this by providingtherapeutic support in one-to-one and/or group sessions for patients, carersand bereaved people on site at Rowcroft and within the Rowcroft catchment area.

Our Values:

Honesty & Integrity Generosity of Spirit Respect Team Player

Key roles and responsibilities

To provide complementary therapies to Rowcroftpatients, and their carers, in our Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Unit and in patientshomes.

• Tailortherapy assessment and treatment, with attention to patients individual needs andpreferences. Spanning physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Adaptingtherapy input as their condition changes.
• Organiseand plan own caseload to meet service. Plan patient priorities and needs andmaintain comprehensive records of treatment.
• Initiateeffective communication within the complementary therapy team and the widermultidisciplinary team, plus external agencies as appropriate.
• Promotea culture of continuous learning & development and wellbeing. Identify yourown learning and development needs and ensure your mandatory and essentialtraining is up to date. Undertake continuous professional development andclinical supervision where appropriate. Help to create an environment that iscontinually questioning practice and promoting learning.
• Playan active part promoting, encouraging, and supporting our team volunteers.

This list can never be exhaustive but covers mostof the work you will be doing. What it cannot replace is your ability to care, yourtalent, your initiative and commitment to great customer service.

InfectionPrevention

All Rowcroft Hospice employees, in both clinicaland non-clinical roles, are required to adhere to theInfection Preventionand Control Policies and make every effort to maintain highstandards of infection control at all times to reduce the burden ofHealthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

Youagree to the following responsibilities:

• To decontaminate your hands prior to and afterdirect patient care or contact with the patient's surroundings.
• To take part in mandatory infection controltraining provided.
• To responsibly manage your own infections (otherthan common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients, includingto contact Occupational Health for guidance.

Placeof Work

Thisrole has been identified as a Field worker (role could be carriedout at a Rowcroft site or other locations). You will spend planned time atRowcroft site, or other locations as the role requires, which could includepatients homes and non-Rowcroft locations to meet the needs of the service.

Thiswill be fully discussed and agreed with the postholder to meet individual andbusiness needs.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Empathic listening skills.
• Knowledge of contraindications.

Personal Requirements

• Creative problem solver, a positive can-do attitude and a willingness and desire to ensure all, who come into contact with Rowcroft, have the best possible experience.
• A desire to be part of a committed and hardworking team in line with the ethics and values of Rowcroft Hospice. Always acting in the best interests of Rowcroft.
• A good understanding of the purpose, values and strategy of Rowcroft Hospice.
• Compassionate, empathetic and show emotional maturity.
• Respect for patient dignity, culture and beliefs.
• Professional boundaries and self-awareness.

Qualifications

• Qualified in massage and at least one other therapy e.g., aromatherapy, reflexology or reiki.
• Anatomy and physiology qualification.
• Registration and insurance with appropriate professional body.
• Full UK driving licence and able and willing to drive to home visits across Rowcrofts 300sq mile catchment area
• Evidence of CPD portfolio.
• Awareness of infection control, safeguarding and health & safety practices

• Practical experience of working in the complementary therapy industry.
• Experience in teaching relaxation techniques.
• Working in a healthcare setting.
• Understanding of palliative and end-of-life care.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to receive supervision and engage in reflective practice.

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.