Job summary
Interview Date: Week Commencing 20th January 2025
We are wanting to employ a kind
and empathic, qualified complimentary therapist with a wide range of practical
and personable skills including various forms of complimentary treatments, great
communication skills, a positive can do attitude, and a team player.
This is an AFC 15 hrs per week
over 2 or 3 days/ permanent post that is a part of BHNFTs Cancer Services but
will sit in Barnsley Town Centre at The Well -Cancer Information and Support
Centre, Queens Court.
This post holder will have
some responsibilities to ensure the service runs well and the Team Leader is
supported to ensure The Well remains a success at all times. The service
supports a range of cancer patients across all tumour groups at various stages
from diagnosis onwards.
This is a specialist
department that provides symptom management and therapeutic wellbeing and an
excellent service to the residents of Barnsley who are diagnosed with cancer in
the last year.
We conduct approximately 3,600
-to- 4,000 individual patient treatments every single year! As well as Yoga for
cancer patients, coffee groups, disease specific groups, Support training,
coping after cancer, wellbeing events and more!
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the role
is to provide complimentary therapy to the patients of BNFHT in the last year
if diagnosed with cancer/ or symptomatic relief of some metastatic disease, as
long as the patient is able to get into Barnsley town.
The post holder will
maintain a high standard of therapeutic cares to help support cancer patients
in a safe and governed way.
The post holder will
give approx. 12 patient treatments per week.
The candidate will have
experience already of working with cancer patients.
The candidate will be
able to maintain a positive attitude and encourage the additional staff
(whether sessional or NHS) to work in a conducive manner.
This postholder will
work safely at all times adhere to policies and procedures outlined by the
Trust
They will ensure staff
and volunteers provide an excellent service and who feel supported and part of
the bigger team in Cancer Services.
The postholder is an
essential part of the cancer patents treatment pathway.
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to
close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high
performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality
Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery
of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to
ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly
valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley
Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right
through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to
being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed
to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental
or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or
offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for
Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through
salary deduction.
Certificates of Sponsorship
For individuals who
may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa
route please use the link below to check your eligibility - Health and Care Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Complimentary Therapist
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description for Complimentary Therapist
Please refer to the attached
Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and
responsibilities.
Supporting
Documents
Please refer to the
values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of standard setting/audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant experience as a practicing Beauty/Complementary Therapist
- Experience in the development of a new service initiative
- Experience of working in cancer care
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Carry appropriate indemnity cover
- Member of relevant Professional Association
- Qualification in Beauty/Complementary Therapy at Diploma or equivalent
- Full UK Driving Licence required
Desirable
- Communication skills/counselling course
- Information technology skills
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current health care issues
- Health and safety issues
- Quality audit application
- Presentation and communication skills
- Good organisation skills and time management
- Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Excellent leadership skills
- Positive attitude towards working within and leading a team
- Flexible working practice
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines
- Positive commitment to a quality service
- Excellent health and attendance record
- Sense of humour
- Willingness to help in fundraising activities
- Willingness to implement/develop the post
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of standard setting/audit
Qualifications
Essential
- Significant experience as a practicing Beauty/Complementary Therapist
- Experience in the development of a new service initiative
- Experience of working in cancer care
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Carry appropriate indemnity cover
- Member of relevant Professional Association
- Qualification in Beauty/Complementary Therapy at Diploma or equivalent
- Full UK Driving Licence required
Desirable
- Communication skills/counselling course
- Information technology skills
Trust Values
Essential
- In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
- In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Current health care issues
- Health and safety issues
- Quality audit application
- Presentation and communication skills
- Good organisation skills and time management
- Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
- Excellent leadership skills
- Positive attitude towards working within and leading a team
- Flexible working practice
- Ability to work accurately to deadlines
- Positive commitment to a quality service
- Excellent health and attendance record
- Sense of humour
- Willingness to help in fundraising activities
- Willingness to implement/develop the post
Desirable
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
