Job summary
Complementary Therapist
£25,760 per annum (£34,500 WTE based on 37.5 hours)
28 hours per week
Guildford, Surrey with travel across Phyllis Tuckwell's catchment
Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? Would you like to join a supportive team where your skills are fully appreciated and recognised? At Phyllis Tuckwell we see each of our staff as individuals, and value their unique expertise.
An exciting opportunity
has arisen for skilled and experienced Complementary Therapist to join our
well-established team. The role
involves working with patients to set and achieve goals, carrying out treatment
programmes and contributing to a palliative rehabilitation approach. As part of
our multidisciplinary team the successful candidate will support patients with
a wide range of advanced or terminal conditions including those with cancer,
progressive neurological conditions and advanced cardiac and respiratory
disease.
The role
will primarily focus on supporting our community service, whilst also
contributing to the Inpatient unit and our Living Well Service.
We are
looking for someone who works well in a team, is empathetic, has excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, and can utilise these to build trust
while providing high quality care. A Diploma
in Aromatherapy or Massage Therapy is essential. Experience in Reflexology, Manicures,
Pedicures and Reiki is an advantage, but not essential.
Previous experience of working within the community would be beneficial
Main duties of the job
Regular travel
across our catchment area is required, and therefore the successful candidate
must have a full driving licence and use of a car. The role will ideally be worked on a Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
If you are looking to join a welcoming
and dedicated team, with strong peer and managerial support, and are passionate
to make a genuine difference in peoples lives, we would love to hear from you.
For a
full list of essential requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the
job description and person specification document.
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work.Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters.Our Therapies staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:
https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/
About us
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at our core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
Excellent Benefits
- Six weeks paid
holiday plus public holidays
- Continuation
of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched
contributions up to 7.5%)
- Health
Cash Plan Scheme
- Employee
Assistance Programme
- Staff
Benefit Scheme
- Blue
Light Discount Card
Career Development opportunities
- Access
to learning and professional development opportunities (on-site education team)
- Professional Growth
- Apprenticeships
A
Great Place to Work
- Equal Opportunities
Employer
- Flexible
hours and flexible working
- Supportive
colleagues
- Clinical
supervision and support
- 97%
of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell**Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice
staff survey 2023
We
reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient
applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged.
Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to
provide sponsorship.
This
post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Job description
Job responsibilities
POST: Complementary
Therapist
ACCOUNTABLE
TO: Complementary Therapy Team
Lead
JOB
PURPOSE:
To
provide a high-quality complementary therapy service to patients and their
carers, in the community, at the Beacon Centre and on the in-patient unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.0
Clinical
1.1
Demonstrate clinical expertise by achieving good emotional support and
symptom control as determined by the recipient of the treatment.
1.2
Competently deliver complementary therapy treatments to individuals
based on assessment of their needs and where indicated, in consultation with
the Complementary Therapy Team Lead.
1.3
Competently run Living Well group workshops.
1.4
Maintain effective relationships with relevant professionals and
organisations, liaising about patient care issues as appropriate.
1.5
Work as part of the multi professional team providing excellent patient
care, including attendance at MDT meetings.
1.6
Be responsible for the safe use and storage of professional equipment
and mediums such as essential oils.
1.7
Work in accordance with the Complementary Therapy Policy and Guidelines
and the National Guidelines for the use of Complementary Therapies in
Supportive and Palliative Care.
2.0
Professional
2.1
Act within any legal and statutory framework relating to complementary
therapy practices in the field of palliative care as set by the appropriate
registering body.
2.2
Maintain clear and concise records which comply with the PT policy and
procedures on record keeping.
2.3
Appreciate the diversity of skills held by the other therapists.
3.0 Training and
Development
a) Team
3.1
Provide support and advice to members of the volunteer complementary therapy
team, promoting and maintaining effective team working.
3.2
Ensure attendance at regular team meetings.
3.3
Participate in the PT Process to identify own learning needs and
development to meet the requirements of the post.
b) Personal
3.4
Ensure continuing professional development is undertaken as required by the registering professional
body.
3.5
Be responsible for ensuring appropriate clinical support is in place
through supervision and attending clinical support meetings with the Complementary
Therapy Team Lead.
3.6
Undertake mandatory training in line with PT.
4.0
Administration
4.1
Be aware of and adhere to the relevant PT and procedures, especially
those relating to health and safety, fire, lone worker and manual handling.
4.2
Effectively manage own time and workload to provide high standards of
care.
4.3
Maintain accurate and timely records on EMIS.
5.0
Research
5.1
Contribute to audit and service
evaluations, as requested, as part of PTs
quality assurance plans in conjunction
with other team members
5.2
Be aware of current research and
participate in inter-hospice projects should
opportunities present themselves
6.0
Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion
Role holders are required
to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that
Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at
risk.
You are required to:
adhere
to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports
the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014)
and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
inform
the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child
may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an
Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals,
with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis
Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace
diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.
This job description is
current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder.
It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT
strategy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
POST: Complementary
Therapist
ACCOUNTABLE
TO: Complementary Therapy Team
Lead
JOB
PURPOSE:
To
provide a high-quality complementary therapy service to patients and their
carers, in the community, at the Beacon Centre and on the in-patient unit.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.0
Clinical
1.1
Demonstrate clinical expertise by achieving good emotional support and
symptom control as determined by the recipient of the treatment.
1.2
Competently deliver complementary therapy treatments to individuals
based on assessment of their needs and where indicated, in consultation with
the Complementary Therapy Team Lead.
1.3
Competently run Living Well group workshops.
1.4
Maintain effective relationships with relevant professionals and
organisations, liaising about patient care issues as appropriate.
1.5
Work as part of the multi professional team providing excellent patient
care, including attendance at MDT meetings.
1.6
Be responsible for the safe use and storage of professional equipment
and mediums such as essential oils.
1.7
Work in accordance with the Complementary Therapy Policy and Guidelines
and the National Guidelines for the use of Complementary Therapies in
Supportive and Palliative Care.
2.0
Professional
2.1
Act within any legal and statutory framework relating to complementary
therapy practices in the field of palliative care as set by the appropriate
registering body.
2.2
Maintain clear and concise records which comply with the PT policy and
procedures on record keeping.
2.3
Appreciate the diversity of skills held by the other therapists.
3.0 Training and
Development
a) Team
3.1
Provide support and advice to members of the volunteer complementary therapy
team, promoting and maintaining effective team working.
3.2
Ensure attendance at regular team meetings.
3.3
Participate in the PT Process to identify own learning needs and
development to meet the requirements of the post.
b) Personal
3.4
Ensure continuing professional development is undertaken as required by the registering professional
body.
3.5
Be responsible for ensuring appropriate clinical support is in place
through supervision and attending clinical support meetings with the Complementary
Therapy Team Lead.
3.6
Undertake mandatory training in line with PT.
4.0
Administration
4.1
Be aware of and adhere to the relevant PT and procedures, especially
those relating to health and safety, fire, lone worker and manual handling.
4.2
Effectively manage own time and workload to provide high standards of
care.
4.3
Maintain accurate and timely records on EMIS.
5.0
Research
5.1
Contribute to audit and service
evaluations, as requested, as part of PTs
quality assurance plans in conjunction
with other team members
5.2
Be aware of current research and
participate in inter-hospice projects should
opportunities present themselves
6.0
Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion
Role holders are required
to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that
Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at
risk.
You are required to:
adhere
to Phyllis Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports
the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014)
and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards).
inform
the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child
may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an
Equal Opportunities approach, valuing, and respecting everyone as individuals,
with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis
Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace
diversity and inclusion and promotes total team spirit.
This job description is
current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder.
It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT
strategy.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Complementary Therapist
- To have provided holistic, patient centred Complementary Therapy support to patients and carers
- Understanding of holistic health within the context of chronic illness
Desirable
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting
- Understanding of the role of a hospice
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with volunteers
Team Working
Essential
- Understanding of and ability to integrate into a complex multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to maintaining good team relationships whilst providing a quality complementary therapy service
- Appreciation of others strengths and differences
- To be flexible and self-aware
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in massage therapy
- Membership of an approprriate Regulatory Body, e.g., Federation of Holistic Therapists, Complementary Therapists Association
Desirable
- Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, Aromatherapy and Reflexology, (minimum Level 3)
- Manicure and Pedicure qualification
- Diploma in Indian Head Massage (minimum level 3)
- Reiki
Professional Relationships
Essential
- To have an understanding of different cultures, religions and lifestyles
- To be able to walk alongside the patients with understanding and insight
- To recognise professional boundaries
- To have an understanding of and compliance with appropriate PT policies and procedures
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- To have sound knowledge and skills in Complementary Therapy interventions
- To be able to work effectively and efficiently with individuals and groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- To effectively manage own diary/time management
- Car driver/owner with a current clean driving license and able to access peoples homes
Desirable
- Awareness of palliative care initiatives related to Complementary Therapy
- Use of electronic patient records
- Proficient in use of IT including word, excel, PowerPoint, smart phone technology and electronic diary
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- To have sound knowledge and skills in Complementary Therapy interventions
- To be able to work effectively and efficiently with individuals and groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- To effectively manage own diary/time management
- Car driver/owner with a current clean driving license and able to access peoples homes
Desirable
- Awareness of palliative care initiatives related to Complementary Therapy
- Use of electronic patient records
- Proficient in use of IT including word, excel, PowerPoint, smart phone technology and electronic diary
Communication
Essential
- To be able to adjust communication style to the person and situation
- To be able to contribute appropriately and effectively at meetings
- To effectively communicate in a clear and concise method, utilising IT where appropriate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience as a Complementary Therapist
- To have provided holistic, patient centred Complementary Therapy support to patients and carers
- Understanding of holistic health within the context of chronic illness
Desirable
- Experience of working in a palliative care setting
- Understanding of the role of a hospice
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with volunteers
Team Working
Essential
- Understanding of and ability to integrate into a complex multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to maintaining good team relationships whilst providing a quality complementary therapy service
- Appreciation of others strengths and differences
- To be flexible and self-aware
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma in massage therapy
- Membership of an approprriate Regulatory Body, e.g., Federation of Holistic Therapists, Complementary Therapists Association
Desirable
- Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, Aromatherapy and Reflexology, (minimum Level 3)
- Manicure and Pedicure qualification
- Diploma in Indian Head Massage (minimum level 3)
- Reiki
Professional Relationships
Essential
- To have an understanding of different cultures, religions and lifestyles
- To be able to walk alongside the patients with understanding and insight
- To recognise professional boundaries
- To have an understanding of and compliance with appropriate PT policies and procedures
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- To have sound knowledge and skills in Complementary Therapy interventions
- To be able to work effectively and efficiently with individuals and groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- To effectively manage own diary/time management
- Car driver/owner with a current clean driving license and able to access peoples homes
Desirable
- Awareness of palliative care initiatives related to Complementary Therapy
- Use of electronic patient records
- Proficient in use of IT including word, excel, PowerPoint, smart phone technology and electronic diary
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- To have sound knowledge and skills in Complementary Therapy interventions
- To be able to work effectively and efficiently with individuals and groups
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- To effectively manage own diary/time management
- Car driver/owner with a current clean driving license and able to access peoples homes
Desirable
- Awareness of palliative care initiatives related to Complementary Therapy
- Use of electronic patient records
- Proficient in use of IT including word, excel, PowerPoint, smart phone technology and electronic diary
Communication
Essential
- To be able to adjust communication style to the person and situation
- To be able to contribute appropriately and effectively at meetings
- To effectively communicate in a clear and concise method, utilising IT where appropriate
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).
