Wellbeing Team Leader Day Services

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be a therapeutic practitioner, registered with a professional body, be enthusiastic about holistic care and understand the value of therapy to support patients rather than curative treatments. The post holder will have previous management and leadership experience and come with an understanding of the challenges facing charities in the current climate.

In return, we offer:

6.6 weeks holiday (increases with service)

Contributory pension/NHS transferable

Healthcare discount scheme

Employee assistance programme

Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club

Cycle to work scheme

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate.

Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the use & effects of complementary and holistic therapies
• Demonstrate an understanding & appreciation of palliative care
• Knowledge and understanding of other complementary and holistic therapies
• Able to work as a team member in a multi professional setting
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise own work and the workload of team members
• Able to develop & implement policies, procedures & protocols for complementary and holistic therapies

Desirable

• Experience of working in a caring/health care environment
• Knowledge of services provided by Weston Hospicecare
• Research and presentation skills
• Evidence of supporting other staff individually & in groups
• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with volunteers

Other Requirements

Essential

• Self motivated
• Manual handling
• Ability to travel within catchment area
• Flexible and proactive
• Reflective practitioner to promote self development

Organisational skills & Special Knowledge

Essential

• Own time management in an unpredictable environment
• Able to prioritise the work for staff and clinics
• Statutory Requirements and Regulations

Desirable

• On-going day to day management of patient caseload
• Complementary therapy in palliative and cancer care

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a current recognised diploma/qualification in complementary/holistic therapy including massage & reflexology
• Registered and insured with the appropriate professional bodies
• Evidence of continuing professional development in order to maintain registration
• Minimum 2 years post registration experience
• Previous team management experience/leadership qualification

Desirable

• Professional qualification in care/health field
• Qualification in palliative care aromatherapy

Specific skills

Essential

• Essential communication includes a high standard of verbal, non-verbal, written, electronic & presentation skills
• People management and leadership skills
• Personal sensitivity with the ability to react to stress in patients and in oneself
• An empathetic approach with good interpersonal skills
• IT skills including the use of patient software system

Desirable

• Knowledge of Data Protection

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).