Job summary
Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day
At Rowcroft Hospice, we provide compassionate, holistic care to people, with life limiting illnesses, and those closest to them.
We are now seeking a dedicated and empathetic Complementary Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team and help us enhance the wellbeing of those we care for.
Main duties of the job
What youll bring
To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced therapist with a recognised qualification in Massage plus another therapy such as Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Reiki.
You need to be insured and registered with an appropriate professional body.
Experience in working with vulnerable or palliative care patients is desirable. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate calm touch.
The ability to drive to visit patients in their own homes across Rowcrofts catchment area.
You will need to be competent in IT skills and supportive of our volunteer network.
Whats in it for you?
Being part of a strong values-based organisation. You will be an integral part of a supportive and caring working environment, where we work together with passion and pride.
It can be tough and we dont shy away from that, but you will clearly see the importance and impact of your work whilst feeling recognised for being part of something remarkable.
About us
Working at Rowcroft Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients, and their loved ones, across South Devon each year.
Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.
Find out more
For more information, or an informal discussion about the role please contact Liz Haddon, Complementary Therapy Team Leader, elizabeth.haddon@rowcrofthospice.org.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Complementary
Therapist
Reporting to: Complementary Therapy Team Leader
Job
purpose: Our Vision is to make every day
the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with
life-limiting illnesses in South Devon. As a
member of our Complementary Therapy Team, you will deliver this by providing
therapeutic support in one-to-one and/or group sessions for patients, carers
and bereaved people on site at Rowcroft and within the Rowcroft catchment area.
Our Values:
Honesty & Integrity Generosity of Spirit Respect Team Player
Key roles and responsibilities
To provide complementary therapies to Rowcroft
patients, and their carers, in our Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Unit and in patients
homes.
- Tailor
therapy assessment and treatment, with attention to patients individual needs and
preferences. Spanning physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Adapting
therapy input as their condition changes.
- Organise
and plan own caseload to meet service. Plan patient priorities and needs and
maintain comprehensive records of treatment.
- Initiate
effective communication within the complementary therapy team and the wider
multidisciplinary team, plus external agencies as appropriate.
- Promote
a culture of continuous learning & development and wellbeing. Identify your
own learning and development needs and ensure your mandatory and essential
training is up to date. Undertake continuous professional development and
clinical supervision where appropriate. Help to create an environment that is
continually questioning practice and promoting learning.
- Play
an active part promoting, encouraging, and supporting our team volunteers.
This list can never be exhaustive but covers most
of the work you will be doing. What it cannot replace is your ability to care, your
talent, your initiative and commitment to great customer service.
Infection
Prevention
All Rowcroft Hospice employees, in both clinical
and non-clinical roles, are required to adhere to theInfection Prevention
and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high
standards of infection control at all times to reduce the burden of
Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.
You
agree to the following responsibilities:
- To decontaminate your hands prior to and after
direct patient care or contact with the patient's surroundings.
- To take part in mandatory infection control
training provided.
- To responsibly manage your own infections (other
than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients, including
to contact Occupational Health for guidance.
Place
of Work
This
role has been identified as a Field worker (role could be carried
out at a Rowcroft site or other locations). You will spend planned time at
Rowcroft site, or other locations as the role requires, which could include
patients homes and non-Rowcroft locations to meet the needs of the service.
This
will be fully discussed and agreed with the postholder to meet individual and
business needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Complementary
Therapist
Reporting to: Complementary Therapy Team Leader
Job
purpose: Our Vision is to make every day
the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with
life-limiting illnesses in South Devon. As a
member of our Complementary Therapy Team, you will deliver this by providing
therapeutic support in one-to-one and/or group sessions for patients, carers
and bereaved people on site at Rowcroft and within the Rowcroft catchment area.
Our Values:
Honesty & Integrity Generosity of Spirit Respect Team Player
Key roles and responsibilities
To provide complementary therapies to Rowcroft
patients, and their carers, in our Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Unit and in patients
homes.
- Tailor
therapy assessment and treatment, with attention to patients individual needs and
preferences. Spanning physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Adapting
therapy input as their condition changes.
- Organise
and plan own caseload to meet service. Plan patient priorities and needs and
maintain comprehensive records of treatment.
- Initiate
effective communication within the complementary therapy team and the wider
multidisciplinary team, plus external agencies as appropriate.
- Promote
a culture of continuous learning & development and wellbeing. Identify your
own learning and development needs and ensure your mandatory and essential
training is up to date. Undertake continuous professional development and
clinical supervision where appropriate. Help to create an environment that is
continually questioning practice and promoting learning.
- Play
an active part promoting, encouraging, and supporting our team volunteers.
This list can never be exhaustive but covers most
of the work you will be doing. What it cannot replace is your ability to care, your
talent, your initiative and commitment to great customer service.
Infection
Prevention
All Rowcroft Hospice employees, in both clinical
and non-clinical roles, are required to adhere to theInfection Prevention
and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high
standards of infection control at all times to reduce the burden of
Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.
You
agree to the following responsibilities:
- To decontaminate your hands prior to and after
direct patient care or contact with the patient's surroundings.
- To take part in mandatory infection control
training provided.
- To responsibly manage your own infections (other
than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients, including
to contact Occupational Health for guidance.
Place
of Work
This
role has been identified as a Field worker (role could be carried
out at a Rowcroft site or other locations). You will spend planned time at
Rowcroft site, or other locations as the role requires, which could include
patients homes and non-Rowcroft locations to meet the needs of the service.
This
will be fully discussed and agreed with the postholder to meet individual and
business needs.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently.
- IT skills for accurate patient record keeping.
Desirable
- Empathic listening skills.
- Knowledge of contraindications.
- Good record keeping skills.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Creative problem solver, a positive can-do attitude and a willingness and desire to ensure all, who come into contact with Rowcroft, have the best possible experience.
- A desire to be part of a committed and hardworking team in line with the ethics and values of Rowcroft Hospice. Always acting in the best interests of Rowcroft.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the purpose, values and strategy of Rowcroft Hospice.
- Compassionate, empathetic and show emotional maturity.
- Respect for patient dignity, culture and beliefs.
- Professional boundaries and self-awareness.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in massage and at least one other therapy e.g., aromatherapy, reflexology or reiki.
- Anatomy and physiology qualification.
- Registration and insurance with appropriate professional body.
- Full UK driving licence and able and willing to drive to home visits across Rowcrofts 300sq mile catchment area
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD portfolio.
- Awareness of infection control, safeguarding and health & safety practices
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working in the complementary therapy industry.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching relaxation techniques.
- Working in a healthcare setting.
- Understanding of palliative and end-of-life care.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to receive supervision and engage in reflective practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to work independently.
- IT skills for accurate patient record keeping.
Desirable
- Empathic listening skills.
- Knowledge of contraindications.
- Good record keeping skills.
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Creative problem solver, a positive can-do attitude and a willingness and desire to ensure all, who come into contact with Rowcroft, have the best possible experience.
- A desire to be part of a committed and hardworking team in line with the ethics and values of Rowcroft Hospice. Always acting in the best interests of Rowcroft.
Desirable
- A good understanding of the purpose, values and strategy of Rowcroft Hospice.
- Compassionate, empathetic and show emotional maturity.
- Respect for patient dignity, culture and beliefs.
- Professional boundaries and self-awareness.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in massage and at least one other therapy e.g., aromatherapy, reflexology or reiki.
- Anatomy and physiology qualification.
- Registration and insurance with appropriate professional body.
- Full UK driving licence and able and willing to drive to home visits across Rowcrofts 300sq mile catchment area
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD portfolio.
- Awareness of infection control, safeguarding and health & safety practices
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of working in the complementary therapy industry.
Desirable
- Experience in teaching relaxation techniques.
- Working in a healthcare setting.
- Understanding of palliative and end-of-life care.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Willingness to receive supervision and engage in reflective practice.
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).
