Job summary
To promote and provide a complementary
therapy service for patients and family members connected to Great Oaks Hospice.
To manage a small caseload of patients with a
range of diagnoses, within the inpatient and outpatient clinics.
To provide complementary therapy to carers and bereaved relatives.
Main duties of the job
To work within own ability and scope of
competence.
To deliver Complementary Therapy to clients.
Ensure the safe delivery of Complementary
Therapies to those receiving them.
To work with/alongside the other services
within the Hospice to ensure the best possible care and support for those we
are supporting.
To attend monthly team meetings and client
caseload meetings.
To be proactive and flexible in your
contribution to the ongoing changes of Hospice Services.
To maintain accurate and up to date records
in accordance with professional standards and in line with GDPR /
Confidentiality polices.
To use the Great Oaks strategy as a compass
to shape and deliver effective care.
Work in line with the Lone Worker Policy when
providing services
Work autonomously but in line with the
FHT or relevant professional bodys code of professional conduct, national
frameworks, and Hospice Policy
Clear and concise documentation skills.
Professional
portfolio as evidence of knowledge including attendance on specialist
courses/seminars/conferences.
About us
Great Oaks Hospice is a proud and successful provider of professional end of life care services in the community. We are a registered charity, and our services are offered free of charge for adults in the community living with a life shortening illness and their families, carers and friends. We employ a range of qualified and unqualified staff across nursing and therapy groups and are supported by medical colleagues from Gloucester Royal and our local GP community.
We enjoy a close relationship with our local health and care service providers including with NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board who directly commission many of our services.
We are passionate about ensuring exceptional clinical services and do this through our strong clinical leadership at every level. We want our staff and our users to have the best experience of Great Oaks and we recognise everyone individually and value and harness the unique strengths and skills they bring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver Complementary Therapy to clients within your own ability and scope of competence
- Ensure the safe delivery of Complementary Therapies to those receiving them
- To work with/alongside the other services within the Hospice to ensure the best possible care and support for those we are supporting.
- To attend monthly team meetings and client caseload meetings as required.
- To be proactive and flexible in your contribution to the ongoing changes of Hospice Services.
- To maintain accurate and up to date records in accordance with professional standards and in line with GDPR / Confidentiality polices.
- To use the Great Oaks strategy as a compass to shape and deliver effective care.
- Work in line with the Lone Worker Policy when providing services.
- Work autonomously but in line with the FHT or relevant professional bodys code of professional conduct, national frameworks and Hospice Policy.
- Demonstrate clear and concise documentation skills as well as effective verbal communication
- Maintain professional portfolio as evidence of knowledge including attendance on specialist courses/seminars/conferences
- To have up to date knowledge of internal and external services for signposting where appropriate
- To work with/alongside the other services within the Hospice to ensure the best possible care and support for those we are supporting
- To use IT/Digital Platforms as needed for the delivery of the service
- Respect peoples personal choices for lifestyle and living arrangements
- Work collaboratively and constructively in line with our vision, mission and strategy
- To be proactive and flexible in your contribution to the ongoing provision of Hospice Services
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To deliver Complementary Therapy to clients within your own ability and scope of competence
- Ensure the safe delivery of Complementary Therapies to those receiving them
- To work with/alongside the other services within the Hospice to ensure the best possible care and support for those we are supporting.
- To attend monthly team meetings and client caseload meetings as required.
- To be proactive and flexible in your contribution to the ongoing changes of Hospice Services.
- To maintain accurate and up to date records in accordance with professional standards and in line with GDPR / Confidentiality polices.
- To use the Great Oaks strategy as a compass to shape and deliver effective care.
- Work in line with the Lone Worker Policy when providing services.
- Work autonomously but in line with the FHT or relevant professional bodys code of professional conduct, national frameworks and Hospice Policy.
- Demonstrate clear and concise documentation skills as well as effective verbal communication
- Maintain professional portfolio as evidence of knowledge including attendance on specialist courses/seminars/conferences
- To have up to date knowledge of internal and external services for signposting where appropriate
- To work with/alongside the other services within the Hospice to ensure the best possible care and support for those we are supporting
- To use IT/Digital Platforms as needed for the delivery of the service
- Respect peoples personal choices for lifestyle and living arrangements
- Work collaboratively and constructively in line with our vision, mission and strategy
- To be proactive and flexible in your contribution to the ongoing provision of Hospice Services
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years plus in Complementary Therapy: -
- Community setting training
- own practice of clients
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in personal care to very sick patients
- Awareness of changes in condition and possible need for symptom control
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Knowledge of evidence based care
- clear and concise documentation skills
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Complementary Therapy including reflexology
- Member of professional body i.e. FHT or awarding body
Desirable
- Recognised qualifications in any of the following: -
- Communication skills
- Care of the bereaved
- Care of the Elderly
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years plus in Complementary Therapy: -
- Community setting training
- own practice of clients
Professional Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in personal care to very sick patients
- Awareness of changes in condition and possible need for symptom control
- Awareness of infection control issues
- Knowledge of evidence based care
- clear and concise documentation skills
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary team working
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualification in Complementary Therapy including reflexology
- Member of professional body i.e. FHT or awarding body
Desirable
- Recognised qualifications in any of the following: -
- Communication skills
- Care of the bereaved
- Care of the Elderly
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).
