Complimentary Therapist-Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Massage

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking trained Complimentary Therapists for Stoke Mandeville Hospital to provide Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Massage. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications, experience, and insurance. This is a volunteer role with a minimum 6-month commitment, enhancing the patient experience and requiring participation in relevant training.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year's experience of professional practice.
• Registered with a recognised professional body.
• Must have £1 million professional indemnity insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and Massage.
• Maintain a calm and sensitive manner with distressed individuals.
• Participate in training relevant to the role.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Listening Skills

Confidentiality Awareness

Motivation to learn

Physical Fitness

Education

Registration with a recognised professional body

Professional indemnity insurance cover

Job description

Complimentary Therapist-Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Massage

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust we have a simple mission – Personal and Compassionate Care Every Time. Volunteers help to enhance the patient experience and complement the work of paid members of staff.

Stoke Mandeville Hospital, in ICU are Looking for Trained complimentary Therapists to assist with

Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Massage must have qualifications and be insured.

You will need to show your proof of your insurance.

Days & TimesNegotiable with a minimum commitment of 6 months

What skills, knowledge and experience are helpful in this role?

• A minimum of one year’s experience of professional practice
• Registration with a recognised professional body with the relevant code of practice
• Your own professional indemnity insurance cover of £1 million
• Very good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to empathise
• Resilience and ability to handle difficult situations
• Maintain a calm and sensitive manner when dealing with distressed individuals
• Discretion and an awareness of the importance of confidentiality
• Listening skills and the ability to respond appropriately
• Motivation and willingness to learn and complete training
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interact with a diverse range of people
• Physically fit; able to stand/walk for 3 hours
• Experience in a healthcare setting might be helpful
• Would understand and apply CARE values

Essential requirement/commitment:

• Volunteers must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• All Volunteers will require a DBS check.
• Participation in the training relevant to your role and confidential discussion of any reasonable adjustments required to meet your needs.
• You can apply on line at:http://bttr.im/hoduc