Complementary Therapy Coordinator

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To coordinate and develop the Complementary Therapy service. Collaborate with other Complementary Therapy Coordinators.
• To work alongside the Wellbeing Therapies Manager to review and evaluate the delivery of complementary therapies to Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care patients.
• Help to develop the profile of complementary therapy within palliative care.
• Recruit, train and upskill CT volunteers.
• Support bank complementary therapists.
• Provide advice and guidance regarding complementary therapies to the clinical teams.
• Promote and develop understanding of complementary therapies and referral criteria internally and externally.
• Attend relevant clinical team meetings (including nursing).
• Development and support of CT volunteers, including provision of regular group supervision.
• Be aware of any emotional needs that may be affecting the wellbeing of a member of the Complementary Therapy team.
• Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised complementary therapy diploma or qualification (Level 3).

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of regular and current delivery of complementary therapy practice over the last 3 years.
• Experience of working with patients with a range of complex needs.

Desirable

• Experience of administration and coordinating services.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience of service evaluation.
• Experience of project management.
• Experience of working in palliative care.
• Experience of working with or line managing volunteers.
• Experience of leading and motivating teams of volunteers.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• In depth working knowledge of at least one or two complementary therapies.
• Member of relevant professional governing body in line with own practice.
• A good broad-based knowledge of all complementary therapies and their applications.
• An understanding of cancer and its treatments.
• Flexible and adaptable to a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously and as an effective member of a team.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Drive and enthusiasm.
• A good understanding of technology with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Able to build good working relationships.
• Good communication and listening skills; able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Good administrative and record keeping skills and able to work with good attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Sensitivity and understanding to the needs of the volunteers and customers, many of whom may have experienced Rennie Grove Peace services or be bereaved themselves.

Desirable

• Ability to organise training and workshops.
• Ability to coordinate a team of volunteer therapists.
• Strong problem-solving skills and able to implement new initiatives.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Address

Peace Hospice

Peace Drive

Watford

Hertfordshire

WD17 3PH

Employer's website

https://renniegrovepeace.org/ (Opens in a new tab)