Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an
experienced Aromatherapist/Complementary Therapist to support and deliver a
planned programme of complementary therapy to patients with palliative needs .
Responsibilities will include assessing and
planning patients’ treatment, attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings prior
to commencing clinical sessions, completing clear documentation including
treatment evaluations.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with a caring and compassionate nature alongside an enthusiasm for your profession and the role, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build a rapport with patients, staff and other members of the public. The successful candidate will be recognised for patience, tenacity and ability to empathise with patients. Of utmost importance, it is essential that the successful candidate has the ability to maintain confidentiality and deal with sensitive data. They must also be willing to undertake any required training and development to support the role.
About us
For almost four decades, Butterwick Hospice Care has supported local people and communities across our region. We deliver our primary objective of holistic palliative and supportive care to those suffering with progressive life limiting conditions, their families and loved ones. We provide an Adult Inpatient Unit, a Children and Young Adults Unit, Day Care Services, Home Care Services, Complementary Therapy plus Bereavement and Counselling Services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities will include assessing and planning patients’ treatment, attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings prior to commencing clinical sessions, completing clear documentation including treatment evaluations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities will include assessing and planning patients’ treatment, attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings prior to commencing clinical sessions, completing clear documentation including treatment evaluations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare or palliative care experience, twelve months post qualification experience in Aromatherapy, experience in other Complementary Therapy modalities and the ability to work autonomously
Qualifications
Essential
- -Qualified to Diploma Level or above in Aromatherapy
- -Must hold current membership of a recognised Complementary
- Therapies related professional body, hold personal and public liability insurance and appropriate continued personal/professional development
Desirable
- Certificate in Palliative Care for Complementary Therapies.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Healthcare or palliative care experience, twelve months post qualification experience in Aromatherapy, experience in other Complementary Therapy modalities and the ability to work autonomously
Qualifications
Essential
- -Qualified to Diploma Level or above in Aromatherapy
- -Must hold current membership of a recognised Complementary
- Therapies related professional body, hold personal and public liability insurance and appropriate continued personal/professional development
Desirable
- Certificate in Palliative Care for Complementary Therapies.
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).