Job summary
Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 18 months
Mulbarton ward is a 34 bedded unit caring for oncology and palliative patients.
We are looking for a team of complimentary therapists to offer patients/carers and staff with massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and reiki to provide comfort and support and impart a feeling of wellbeing. This will offer relief of symptoms of anxiety, tension, nausea and insomnia.
This is a 18month fixed term contract funded by NNUH charitable funds.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
The complementary therapist coordinator will provide a holistic, evidence based complementary therapy interventions to patients/carers/bereaved/staff
To provide a service as a member of the Complementary Therapies Team and practice the therapy which has been agreed, in accordance with the policies of Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for organising and planning own caseload in order to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change / arise.
- Record caseload activity and report as required by the Trust according to complementary therapy guidelines and trust policies
- Adhere to the policy relating to the safe use and storage of essential oils. To order essential oils as required.
- Be an active member of regular in-service training within the Complementary Therapy department preparing and providing sessions as appropriate.
- Assist in the orientation and integration of new Complementary Therapy staff members.
- Comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy at all times.
- Abide by the Trusts Health and safety Policies.
- Complete required mandatory training.
- Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of complementary therapies, in particular reflexology.
- Provide a holistic approach to patients and their carers, in collaboration with the other members of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure the provision of the highest quality of care.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for organising and planning own caseload in order to meet service and patient priorities. Readjusting plans as situations change / arise.
- Record caseload activity and report as required by the Trust according to complementary therapy guidelines and trust policies
- Adhere to the policy relating to the safe use and storage of essential oils. To order essential oils as required.
- Be an active member of regular in-service training within the Complementary Therapy department preparing and providing sessions as appropriate.
- Assist in the orientation and integration of new Complementary Therapy staff members.
- Comply with the Trust Manual Handling Policy at all times.
- Abide by the Trusts Health and safety Policies.
- Complete required mandatory training.
- Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of complementary therapies, in particular reflexology.
- Provide a holistic approach to patients and their carers, in collaboration with the other members of the multidisciplinary team, to ensure the provision of the highest quality of care.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ITEC or equivalent qualification in massage therapy
- ITEC or equivalent qualification in Aromatherapy
- ITEC or equivalent qualification in reflexology
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience working as a complementary therapist in an inpatient hospice/hospital for cancer and palliative care patients, carers, bereaved and staff.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills, with ability to work in sensitive situations with patients and carers
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
- Ability to work flexibly and positively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisation and time management skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ITEC or equivalent qualification in massage therapy
- ITEC or equivalent qualification in Aromatherapy
- ITEC or equivalent qualification in reflexology
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months experience working as a complementary therapist in an inpatient hospice/hospital for cancer and palliative care patients, carers, bereaved and staff.
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills, with ability to work in sensitive situations with patients and carers
- Able to manage and prioritise workload
- Ability to work flexibly and positively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Good organisation and time management skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
