Job summary
Rainbows have an unique and exciting role for a qualified therapist to support our complementary therapy service delivery.
Our therapists are invaluable. They help us to deliver a vast range of services across the organisation, through giving their time at the hospice.
As a Complementary Therapist based at Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough, but with an expectation to support outreach services. These include working in people homes and hospitals within our service area.
You will play an important part in helping Rainbows continue to make a positive difference to the lives of the increasing number of families who rely on us.
You will contribute to the delivery of our range of natural, holistic therapies. This role is focused on providing therapies for the babies, children and young people, as well as parents and family members of the children and young people in our care and the wider team of staff.
Main duties of the job
As a qualified Therapist you will already be sensitive to the needs of others, have excellent listening skills and deliver high quality treatment in a professional manner.
You will also have a recognition and understanding of providing complementary therapy to diverse cultures and be aware of the importance of respecting confidentiality.
It is essential that you hold a registered recognised complimentary therapy qualification at Level 3 or above in massage and Reflexology.
It is desirable that you have additional recognised qualifications in Aromatherapy, Indian head massage and baby massage.
Working Hours
37.5 hrs per week or part time job share (flexible over 7 days to meet the needs of babies, children, young people and their families)
About us
Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.
We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure.
Were here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.
Simply put, were here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Typical tasks involve:
- Take a lead role in the development of the Complementary Therapy service including outreach services.
- To support and enhance the effectiveness of Rainbows Complementary Therapy Service by providing treatments to babies, children, young people and families at the hospice, in their home environment.
- To work efficiently and effectively, using technology as appropriate, to ensure data and records are accurately recorded on SystmOne
Provide feedback as appropriate to include referral for other support identified.
Induction and Training
On joining the team at Rainbows, we make sure you are fully supported and trained. Training is important to help you in your role and to ensure we all comply with Policies, Procedures and Legalities.
Your training will include:
Rainbows Practices and Policies for individual tasks, Data Compliance and Confidentiality highlighting the importance of ensuring strict confidentiality, data protection and security of all information, Safeguarding Children and Young People to include safeguarding concerns and Health and Safety Policy taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of yourself and others including awareness of emergency exits.
Rainbows will also provide role specific training alongside attending support/supervision sessions to share experience and ideas. We ask that you commit to be available for this training and have private professional indemnity insurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Typical tasks involve:
- Take a lead role in the development of the Complementary Therapy service including outreach services.
- To support and enhance the effectiveness of Rainbows Complementary Therapy Service by providing treatments to babies, children, young people and families at the hospice, in their home environment.
- To work efficiently and effectively, using technology as appropriate, to ensure data and records are accurately recorded on SystmOne
Provide feedback as appropriate to include referral for other support identified.
Induction and Training
On joining the team at Rainbows, we make sure you are fully supported and trained. Training is important to help you in your role and to ensure we all comply with Policies, Procedures and Legalities.
Your training will include:
Rainbows Practices and Policies for individual tasks, Data Compliance and Confidentiality highlighting the importance of ensuring strict confidentiality, data protection and security of all information, Safeguarding Children and Young People to include safeguarding concerns and Health and Safety Policy taking reasonable care for the Health & Safety of yourself and others including awareness of emergency exits.
Rainbows will also provide role specific training alongside attending support/supervision sessions to share experience and ideas. We ask that you commit to be available for this training and have private professional indemnity insurance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma & above, in massage and reflexology
- Membership of the appropriate governing bodies for the therapies practised, and a commitment to the CPD requirements of those bodies
- Knowledge and good practice in complementary therapies when treating clients with a clinical diagnosis, including contra-indications
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma & above, in, Aromatherapy massage, Indian head massage, Baby massage
- Experience of providing complementary therapies, to children with complex needs and those affected by life-limiting or life threatening conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Diploma & above, in massage and reflexology
- Membership of the appropriate governing bodies for the therapies practised, and a commitment to the CPD requirements of those bodies
- Knowledge and good practice in complementary therapies when treating clients with a clinical diagnosis, including contra-indications
Desirable
- Level 3 Diploma & above, in, Aromatherapy massage, Indian head massage, Baby massage
- Experience of providing complementary therapies, to children with complex needs and those affected by life-limiting or life threatening conditions
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).
