Job summary
Do you have significant experience delivering complementary therapies to babies, children, and/or young people with complex needs? Are you able to travel across the East Midlands as part of your role? Do you hold a Level 3 (or above) Diploma in Massage? If so, this part time role could be for you!
Main duties of the job
We're looking for a passionate Complementary Therapist to join our team on a part-time basis, providing support across our Hospice, hospitals, and community settings. In this vital role, youll offer therapies such as aromatherapy, reflexology, baby massage, Indian head massage, and positive touch treatments to help care for babies, children, and young people receiving palliative and end-of-life care.
About us
Here at Rainbows Childrens Hospice, we provide specialist palliative care and end-of-life support to over 750 Babies, Children, and Young People living with life-limiting conditions and terminal illnesses, as well as approximately 3,000 people, including families, siblings, and carers, across the East Midlands. Simply put, were here to brighten short lives and support families, wherever they are.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Location: Based at Rainbows Hospice with the requirement to travel within the community and to hospitals across the East Midlands, covering Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. Therefore, a driving license is required for this role.
Hours of work: This is a part-time role, working 15 hours per week, scheduled between Tuesday and Thursday. There is also a requirement to cover one weekend shift every four weeks as part of a rota.
Our Benefits
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Shift enhancements for unsociable hours
Time to care for patients: Each baby, child and young person has 1:1 care
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Contributory pension scheme
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away days, Guest visitors
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
To provide complementary therapy treatments to babies, children, young people and families at the hospice, in their home environment or in hospitals.
To provide complementary therapy treatments for babies, children or young people such as positive touch during end of life care.
To work efficiently and effectively, using technology as appropriate, to ensure data and records are accurately recorded on SystmOne.
To undertake assessments of clients Complementary Therapy needs as required.
To be aware of contraindications or precautions for the therapies practiced and adapt treatments accordingly.
Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Essential Requirements
Significant experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people with complex needs, life limiting conditions or terminal illnesses
Level 3 (or above) Diploma in massage
Membership of the appropriate governing bodies for the therapies practised and the commitment to the CPD requirement of those bodies
Hold your own insurance to practice complementary therapy
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Requirements
Experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people affected by life-limiting conditions or terminal illness
Hold a UK driving licence
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Chloe Briddon, Lead for Physiotherapy and Therapies, on Chloebriddon@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Location: Based at Rainbows Hospice with the requirement to travel within the community and to hospitals across the East Midlands, covering Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Derbyshire. Therefore, a driving license is required for this role.
Hours of work: This is a part-time role, working 15 hours per week, scheduled between Tuesday and Thursday. There is also a requirement to cover one weekend shift every four weeks as part of a rota.
Our Benefits
Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Shift enhancements for unsociable hours
Time to care for patients: Each baby, child and young person has 1:1 care
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme and Company Shop.
Healthcare Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Contributory pension scheme
Affordable meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Free Tea, Coffee and Fruit whilst at the Hospice
Free access to an employee assistance programme
Wellbeing support and access to Mental Health First Aiders
Unofficial benefits: Fun events, All staff away days, Guest visitors
About the role
Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
To provide complementary therapy treatments to babies, children, young people and families at the hospice, in their home environment or in hospitals.
To provide complementary therapy treatments for babies, children or young people such as positive touch during end of life care.
To work efficiently and effectively, using technology as appropriate, to ensure data and records are accurately recorded on SystmOne.
To undertake assessments of clients Complementary Therapy needs as required.
To be aware of contraindications or precautions for the therapies practiced and adapt treatments accordingly.
Further responsibilities can be found by downloading the Job Description.
Essential Requirements
Significant experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people with complex needs, life limiting conditions or terminal illnesses
Level 3 (or above) Diploma in massage
Membership of the appropriate governing bodies for the therapies practised and the commitment to the CPD requirement of those bodies
Hold your own insurance to practice complementary therapy
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Requirements
Experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people affected by life-limiting conditions or terminal illness
Hold a UK driving licence
Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.
For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Chloe Briddon, Lead for Physiotherapy and Therapies, on Chloebriddon@rainbows.co.uk
To apply for the role please click apply now to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and comprehensive pre-employment screening, including employment referencing covering the past five years.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 (or above) Diploma in massage
Desirable
- Level 3 (or above) diploma in reflexology, aromatherapy, Indian head massage or baby massage
Experience
Essential
- Membership of the appropriate governing bodies for the therapies practised and the commitment to the CPD requirement of those bodies
- Significant experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people with complex needs
- Hold your own insurance in order to practice complimentary therapies
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise own caseload.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Makes effective use of supervision and support.
- Able to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Record keeping and report writing.
- Car driver with access to vehicle.
- Treats all babies, children, young people and families with dignity, respect and understanding.
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with staff, children, parents and visitors.
- Ability to recognise stress in oneself and others and to manage it effectively.
- Ability to show resilience working with babies, children, young people and their families with life limiting conditions and at end of life
- One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
- People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
- Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
- Own It Focused, committed and accountable.
Desirable
- Experience of providing complementary therapies to children affected by life limiting or terminal illnesses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 (or above) Diploma in massage
Desirable
- Level 3 (or above) diploma in reflexology, aromatherapy, Indian head massage or baby massage
Experience
Essential
- Membership of the appropriate governing bodies for the therapies practised and the commitment to the CPD requirement of those bodies
- Significant experience of providing complementary therapies to babies, children and/or young people with complex needs
- Hold your own insurance in order to practice complimentary therapies
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Able to plan, prioritise and organise own caseload.
- Able to manage time effectively.
- Makes effective use of supervision and support.
- Able to participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Record keeping and report writing.
- Car driver with access to vehicle.
- Treats all babies, children, young people and families with dignity, respect and understanding.
- Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries with staff, children, parents and visitors.
- Ability to recognise stress in oneself and others and to manage it effectively.
- Ability to show resilience working with babies, children, young people and their families with life limiting conditions and at end of life
- One Team Working together with fairness and respect.
- People Centred Championing inclusivity, compassion and clarity.
- Aim High Adapting, learning and sharing our expertise.
- Own It Focused, committed and accountable.
Desirable
- Experience of providing complementary therapies to children affected by life limiting or terminal illnesses
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.
