Havens Hospices

Complementary Therapist

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Job summary

Our Wellbeing team has an opportunity for a new Complementary Therapist.

This role will be key in providing supportive therapy treatments for patients, carers, and staff.

Main duties of the job

To provide a range of individualised therapy treatments, within the sphere of competency and policy guidelines, whilst supporting the development of a complementary and wellbeing service across Havens Hospices Care Services in collaboration with the Service Lead / Wellbeing Manager.

About us

At Havens Hospices, we care for children, young people and adults with complex or incurable conditions. Our specialist Care Teams can support them and their family living throughout illness, death and bereavement in the comfort of their own home and through our hospice services, Fair Havens and Little Havens.

Working at Havens Hospices allows you to give the gift of time to patients and families, creating memories. Although you may not be giving direct care to our patients, your contribution will have an immediate effect on our care services.

In return for your expertise and passion, you will receive a competitive salary package, and most of all, by making the most of every day you work at Havens Hospices you'll be helping us continue 'Making every day count' for those who need us most.

At Havens Hospices we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees and patients and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro-rata, dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Trac ID 6524427

Job locations

Fair Havens Hospice

226 Priory Crescent

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6PR


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To support patients emotional wellbeing during therapy sessions and to support them to access care and support.
  • To ensure accurate and individualised assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of complementary therapy treatments to patients, carers, and staff.
  • To be responsible for the provision of comprehensive recording of treatments, outcomes, and communication of patient information.
  • To demonstrate an understanding of illness associated with palliative care and the potential complications, contraindications and side effects of treatments being offered.
  • To manage referrals and bookings with the Service Lead and Wellbeing Coordinator.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To support patients emotional wellbeing during therapy sessions and to support them to access care and support.
  • To ensure accurate and individualised assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of complementary therapy treatments to patients, carers, and staff.
  • To be responsible for the provision of comprehensive recording of treatments, outcomes, and communication of patient information.
  • To demonstrate an understanding of illness associated with palliative care and the potential complications, contraindications and side effects of treatments being offered.
  • To manage referrals and bookings with the Service Lead and Wellbeing Coordinator.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Reflexology Level 3
  • Massage Level 3
  • Reiki Level 2

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Working in a healthcare setting
  • Demonstrable post-qualifying experience
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Reflexology Level 3
  • Massage Level 3
  • Reiki Level 2

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Working in a healthcare setting
  • Demonstrable post-qualifying experience

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Havens Hospices

Address

Fair Havens Hospice

226 Priory Crescent

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6PR


Employer's website

https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Havens Hospices

Address

Fair Havens Hospice

226 Priory Crescent

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6PR


Employer's website

https://www.havenshospices.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Supportive Therapies Lead

Christine Harris

charris@havenshospices.org.uk

07891514191

Details

Date posted

06 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year pro-rata, dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Trac ID 6524427

Job locations

Fair Havens Hospice

226 Priory Crescent

Southend-on-Sea

SS2 6PR


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