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Complementary Therapy Volunteer - Macmillan Information Centre
Can you spare up to 4 hours a week? Are you an experienced Reiki practitioner, who would like to support eligible individuals within our Macmillan Information Centre.
Our volunteers are invaluable part of the hospital team. Working with us in a volunteering role means you're playing a part in making a difference to our patients and their families.
We are looking for volunteers to support in Macmillan Information Centre provide complementary therapies to eligible individuals via the KGH Macmillan Information Centre. Volunteers will need to have appropriate professional qualifications, membership and / or registration for complementary therapy.
Macmillan Complementary Therapy volunteers provide complementary therapies to eligible individuals via the KGH Macmillan Information Centre. Volunteers must have professional qualifications, membership and / or registration for the complementary therapy they undertake, and must have their own professional indemnity insurance (checked yearly). Registration must be with either the Complementary and Natural Therapy Council or Federation of Holistic Therapists
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
The role of Macmillan Complementary Therapy Volunteer at the Macmillan Information Centre (KGH), varies based on the centre needs, for identified individuals to receive complementary therapy support. But includes
Assessing client suitability of the client to receive complementary therapy, as per professional guidelines.
Complete all required Macmillan / KGH records / documentation of complementary therapy offered.
Offer face to face support to visitors, signposting if needed to other to Macmillan Information Centre services / staff if required.
Support the evaluation process of the offered therapies.
Help coordinate complimentary therapy activities in the information centre
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employerforour people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values:CompassionRespectIntegrityCourageousAccountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be exhaustive, volunteers are required to adopt a flexible approach to meet the needs of service requirements.
The complementary therapy volunteer will:
Assess suitability of the client to receive complementary therapy, as per professional guidelines. (All referrals will be clinically cleared to receive complementary therapy, but the volunteer will assess suitability on the day in line with professional practices).
Decline complementary therapy where the activity has any contraindications for individuals receiving complementary therapy.
Complete all required Macmillan / KGH records / documentation of complementary therapy offered.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities listed below are not intended to be exhaustive, volunteers are required to adopt a flexible approach to meet the needs of service requirements.
The complementary therapy volunteer will:
Assess suitability of the client to receive complementary therapy, as per professional guidelines. (All referrals will be clinically cleared to receive complementary therapy, but the volunteer will assess suitability on the day in line with professional practices).
Decline complementary therapy where the activity has any contraindications for individuals receiving complementary therapy.
Complete all required Macmillan / KGH records / documentation of complementary therapy offered.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration of either the Complementary and Natural Therapy Council or Federation of Holistic Therapists.
- Professional indemnity insurance for complementary therapy.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous volunteering or experience of working in a health or social care environment is not required for this role, although any relevant experience should be detailed on the application.
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital setting would be an advantage.
- Working with the public
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- The ability to be friendly, polite and caring with patients, visitors and Trust staff.
- Reliable, honest and punctual.
- Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to abide to Trust Values.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration of either the Complementary and Natural Therapy Council or Federation of Holistic Therapists.
- Professional indemnity insurance for complementary therapy.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous volunteering or experience of working in a health or social care environment is not required for this role, although any relevant experience should be detailed on the application.
Desirable
- Experience in a hospital setting would be an advantage.
- Working with the public
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- The ability to be friendly, polite and caring with patients, visitors and Trust staff.
- Reliable, honest and punctual.
- Ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to abide to Trust Values.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
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).
