Job summary
Dougie
Mac are currently looking to recruit a Complementary Therapist for our
developing Adult Hospice Complementary Therapy Service. The successful candidate will share our
passion in providing excellent, holistic and person-centred care to our
patients and carers.
At
Dougie Mac our vision is to be admired as a centre of excellence for delivering
care to patients and their carers and families living with life limiting conditions
and/or Palliative care. Our focus is on holistic, person centred, needs led
care that promotes independence and is delivered through our offer of day
opportunities, respite and social and leisure events.
The successful candidate will provide effective complementary
therapy that ensures outstanding, safe & effective care delivery.
Main duties of the job
To
work as an integral part of the developing Complementary Therapy Team,
providing therapies to our patients,
relatives and carers within our Hospice and community.
The successful candidate
will be a qualified therapist in at least Aromatherapy and Reflexology, Level
3, and be a member of a Professional Governing Body.
We offer a variety of
Complementary Therapies that make a significant difference to patients, their families,
and carers. They provide huge benefits including helping to reduce stress,
anxiety, and relieving some of the symptoms or side effects of
treatments.
We are looking for
someone with a caring and compassionate nature, excellent communication skills
and the ability to build relationships with patients and carers.
If
you would you like to be part of our friendly, supportive team delivering high
standards of specialist care, going the extra mile to support our adult
patients, their carers, and families, then we would love to hear from you.
About us
Dougie Mac is an open-culture organisation,
underpinned by clear strategic aims, vision and values. Following our merger
with theDonna LouiseHospice for Children and Young People, we have developed
and expanded our specialist service for young adults who are very much living
their lives to the full.
By joining
Dougie Mac, youll be part of a dedicated team of professionals who are
committed to delivering excellence. You will be supported in your role to
develop your skills and those of the people you work with. Staff at Dougie Mac
are well-motivated and receive quality supervision, opportunities for
reflective practice and supportive line management.
The Hospice offers
a competitive salary and benefits package, including a contributory pension
scheme, generous holiday allowance, funded study, free parking, Paycare and
much more.
Please see the
job description and person specification below.
Visits to the Adult
Hospice can be arranged to view our facilities and meet our team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Department Function:
We offer a variety of Complementary Therapies that make a significant difference to patients, their families, and carers. They provide huge benefits including helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and relieving some of the symptoms or side effects of treatments.
Job Summary:
Our experienced Complementary Therapist provide therapies to our patients, relatives and carers within our Hospice and community. Our Complementary Therapists are qualified therapist in at least Aromatherapy and Reflexology, Level 3, and be a member of a Professional Governing Body.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicating and working closely with the Therapies Team and wider Hospice MDT
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual programmes of therapy within professional framework, liaising with the multi- disciplinary team and other therapists as appropriate.
- Using time and resources effectively and efficiently
- Provide hands-on complementary therapy to patients and carers within the In-patient Unit, Wellbeing Centre, Outpatients and Community
- Contribute to the development and implementation of effective mechanisms for communicating information concerning patient care including the completion of accurate and comprehensive records on the Hospice Patient Database
- Prioritise and co-ordinate your workload according to the needs of patients/carers
- Ensure the welfare and safety of patients and carers whilst receiving therapies.
- Comply with the requirements of Professional Code of Conduct and Practice
- Contribute to and work in line with the values and ethos of the hospice
- Contribute towards storing, ordering, and managing stock
- To assist in the planning and implementing of group work with patients and carers
- To assist in the development of and support for the complementary therapy volunteer
- Keep abreast of relevant developments within complementary therapy, palliative and cancer care and to understand the implications of these for practice
- Undertake & attend organisational mandatory training as required relevant to your role
- Educate the MDT on the availability and implication of complementary therapies to enable team members to make referrals
- Maintain own professional development to facilitate the provision of evidence-based practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Department Function:
We offer a variety of Complementary Therapies that make a significant difference to patients, their families, and carers. They provide huge benefits including helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and relieving some of the symptoms or side effects of treatments.
Job Summary:
Our experienced Complementary Therapist provide therapies to our patients, relatives and carers within our Hospice and community. Our Complementary Therapists are qualified therapist in at least Aromatherapy and Reflexology, Level 3, and be a member of a Professional Governing Body.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicating and working closely with the Therapies Team and wider Hospice MDT
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individual programmes of therapy within professional framework, liaising with the multi- disciplinary team and other therapists as appropriate.
- Using time and resources effectively and efficiently
- Provide hands-on complementary therapy to patients and carers within the In-patient Unit, Wellbeing Centre, Outpatients and Community
- Contribute to the development and implementation of effective mechanisms for communicating information concerning patient care including the completion of accurate and comprehensive records on the Hospice Patient Database
- Prioritise and co-ordinate your workload according to the needs of patients/carers
- Ensure the welfare and safety of patients and carers whilst receiving therapies.
- Comply with the requirements of Professional Code of Conduct and Practice
- Contribute to and work in line with the values and ethos of the hospice
- Contribute towards storing, ordering, and managing stock
- To assist in the planning and implementing of group work with patients and carers
- To assist in the development of and support for the complementary therapy volunteer
- Keep abreast of relevant developments within complementary therapy, palliative and cancer care and to understand the implications of these for practice
- Undertake & attend organisational mandatory training as required relevant to your role
- Educate the MDT on the availability and implication of complementary therapies to enable team members to make referrals
- Maintain own professional development to facilitate the provision of evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years experience of delivering complementary therapies
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience in providing therapies to patients with a palliative condition
- Experience of delivering group therapy session both formally and informally
- Experience of working with volunteers
Aptitudes & Attributes
Essential
- Have an excellent face to face & telephone manner
- Ability to relate to the multi-disciplinary team within the hospice.
- Able to work as part of team
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail and able to work independently and use own initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in at least Aromatherapy and Reflexology level 3
- Member of a Professional Governing Body such as the Association of Reflexology; British Reflexology Association; International Federation of Aromatherapists; Federation of Holistic Therapists; International Reflexology Association
Desirable
- Palliative care for Complementary Therapists
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Supportive and palliative care
- Knowledge of the loss and bereavement process
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Due to the nature of the workplace, unless you are medically exempt, a Covid vaccine is necessary for all new starters. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccine status upon successful offer of employment as part of the pre-employment checks. (for more information please contact the HR Team)
- Dress in a manner that conforms to accepted formal codes of business dress
- Flexible working to meet shift requirements
- Ability to travel independently throughout the locality with access to suitable vehicle for business purposes.
- Able to meet the requirement of the job role
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two years experience of delivering complementary therapies
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience in providing therapies to patients with a palliative condition
- Experience of delivering group therapy session both formally and informally
- Experience of working with volunteers
Aptitudes & Attributes
Essential
- Have an excellent face to face & telephone manner
- Ability to relate to the multi-disciplinary team within the hospice.
- Able to work as part of team
- Able to demonstrate attention to detail and able to work independently and use own initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised qualification in at least Aromatherapy and Reflexology level 3
- Member of a Professional Governing Body such as the Association of Reflexology; British Reflexology Association; International Federation of Aromatherapists; Federation of Holistic Therapists; International Reflexology Association
Desirable
- Palliative care for Complementary Therapists
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
- IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Desirable
- Knowledge of Supportive and palliative care
- Knowledge of the loss and bereavement process
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Due to the nature of the workplace, unless you are medically exempt, a Covid vaccine is necessary for all new starters. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccine status upon successful offer of employment as part of the pre-employment checks. (for more information please contact the HR Team)
- Dress in a manner that conforms to accepted formal codes of business dress
- Flexible working to meet shift requirements
- Ability to travel independently throughout the locality with access to suitable vehicle for business purposes.
- Able to meet the requirement of the job role
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).
Additional information
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).
