Job summary The Complementary Therapist reports into the Inpatient Unit Manager and is responsible for providing a high standard of complimentary therapy service on the Inpatient Unit, and across the hospice where appropriate. Main duties of the job The Complementary Therapist reports into the Inpatient Unit Manager and is responsible for providing a high standard of complimentary therapy service on the Inpatient Unit, and across the hospice where appropriate. About us St Giles Hospice is a registered charity founded in 1983 by the Reverend Paul Brothwell, originally to improve the care of local people dyingwith cancer. We now support people in our community whose illnesses may not be curable such as cancer, motor neurone disease, heart failure, MS and respiratory disease. We also offer support for families and helpers. Our dedicated team provides individually-tailored care either at the hospice or in patients own homes across our communities. The range of specialist services is provided free of charge to those who need it. Although St Giles receives some funding from the Government, we rely heavily on donations and fundraising. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £26,043.78 to £28,862.91 a year pro rata for part time hrs Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0379-406 Job locations Fisherwick Road Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LH Job description Job responsibilities The role entails but is not limited to: As part of the multi-disciplinary team, provide complementary therapy services across all service areas including outpatients, inpatients and community as required. Providing a range of individualised complementary therapy to patients and carers. Undertaking thorough holistic assessments of patients and carers across all services. Identifying physical, emotional, social and spiritual need. Identifying contraindications, precautions and indications for treatment and treating patients and carers safely and appropriately. Document care given within electronic patient notes according to recognised standards. To observe changes in the patients condition and feedback as required to the multi-disciplinary team. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings/handovers as required. Laundering and replenishing equipment, ensure adequate supplies for service delivery, maintaining appropriate stock levels of supplies. Take part in or lead therapeutic groups as required. Undertake and deliver education activities and audit as appropriate. To assist with the development and implementation of complementary therapy policies, procedures and standards. Maintain membership of appropriate professional association such as the Federation of Holistic Therapists. To assess own learning needs and identify opportunities to address these. To attend mandatory training when required. To keep up to date with local and national developments in complementary therapy in palliative care. Take part in clinical supervision and appraisal process. Work with HR in the recruitment and selection of volunteers, including providing inductions for Complementary Therapy volunteers. Supervise, assign caseloads and support complementary therapy volunteers, monitoring their caseloads to ensure safe and effective delivery of care. Maintain confidentially of sensitive and patient information. Participate in the assessment of risk and thereby contribute towards clinical and corporate governance agenda as appropriate. Produce work of a high standard and with accuracy and attention to detail. Keep updated on all matters relating to Hospice policy. Just so you know: We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date. If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time. As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit https://www.stgileshospice.com/privacy-policy/ Job description Job responsibilities The role entails but is not limited to: As part of the multi-disciplinary team, provide complementary therapy services across all service areas including outpatients, inpatients and community as required. Providing a range of individualised complementary therapy to patients and carers. Undertaking thorough holistic assessments of patients and carers across all services. Identifying physical, emotional, social and spiritual need. Identifying contraindications, precautions and indications for treatment and treating patients and carers safely and appropriately. Document care given within electronic patient notes according to recognised standards. To observe changes in the patients condition and feedback as required to the multi-disciplinary team. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings/handovers as required. Laundering and replenishing equipment, ensure adequate supplies for service delivery, maintaining appropriate stock levels of supplies. Take part in or lead therapeutic groups as required. Undertake and deliver education activities and audit as appropriate. To assist with the development and implementation of complementary therapy policies, procedures and standards. Maintain membership of appropriate professional association such as the Federation of Holistic Therapists. To assess own learning needs and identify opportunities to address these. To attend mandatory training when required. To keep up to date with local and national developments in complementary therapy in palliative care. Take part in clinical supervision and appraisal process. Work with HR in the recruitment and selection of volunteers, including providing inductions for Complementary Therapy volunteers. Supervise, assign caseloads and support complementary therapy volunteers, monitoring their caseloads to ensure safe and effective delivery of care. Maintain confidentially of sensitive and patient information. Participate in the assessment of risk and thereby contribute towards clinical and corporate governance agenda as appropriate. Produce work of a high standard and with accuracy and attention to detail. Keep updated on all matters relating to Hospice policy. Just so you know: We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role, this may be earlier than the closing date. If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time. As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit https://www.stgileshospice.com/privacy-policy/ Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Valid driving licence Eligibility to work in the UK Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests Skills Essential Demonstrates interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate in writing, person and on telephone Assessment and treatment/intervention planning skills and an ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action Highly developed physical skills including dexterity, coordination & sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients An ability to prioritise and organise own workload Ability and skills to provide student and staff supervision and mentorship Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information Teaching, assessment and presentation skills Desirable Advanced IT skills Ability to manage a busy workload Ability to problem solve and respond to queries Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualifications in two or more of the following: Massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, crystal therapy, oncology massage Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable Diploma Level in Aromatherapy & Reflexology, Massage Membership of Professional Organisation, e.g. Federation of Holistic Therapies (FHT) Experience Essential Extensive experience in complementary therapy in a variety of settings Evidence of continued professional development Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team and work independently Demonstrates sound clinical practice knowledge appropriate to Specialist Palliative Care level practice, in Palliative Care, Oncology or Community setting Desirable Experience of ensuring continuous improvement Previous experience of working in a hospice and/or health and social care environment Experience in palliative care or life limiting conditions Experience and competence in handling situations of grief and loss and patient advocating Values Essential Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours A positive attitude to all aspects of work including supporting and embracing change and managing uncertain situations Quality focused - customer care ethos Ability to foster positive relationships Personal Attributes Essential Empathetic Team player Able to work under pressure Collaborative Ambassador for St Giles Hospice Person Specification Other Requirements Essential Valid driving licence Eligibility to work in the UK Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests Skills Essential Demonstrates interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate in writing, person and on telephone Assessment and treatment/intervention planning skills and an ability to cope with a range of complex options, find solutions, analyse, compare and decide on appropriate course of action Highly developed physical skills including dexterity, coordination & sensory skills for assessment and manual treatment of patients An ability to prioritise and organise own workload Ability and skills to provide student and staff supervision and mentorship Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive and contentious information Teaching, assessment and presentation skills Desirable Advanced IT skills Ability to manage a busy workload Ability to problem solve and respond to queries Qualifications Essential Level 3 qualifications in two or more of the following: Massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, crystal therapy, oncology massage Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Desirable Diploma Level in Aromatherapy & Reflexology, Massage Membership of Professional Organisation, e.g. Federation of Holistic Therapies (FHT) Experience Essential Extensive experience in complementary therapy in a variety of settings Evidence of continued professional development Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team and work independently Demonstrates sound clinical practice knowledge appropriate to Specialist Palliative Care level practice, in Palliative Care, Oncology or Community setting Desirable Experience of ensuring continuous improvement Previous experience of working in a hospice and/or health and social care environment Experience in palliative care or life limiting conditions Experience and competence in handling situations of grief and loss and patient advocating Values Essential Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours A positive attitude to all aspects of work including supporting and embracing change and managing uncertain situations Quality focused - customer care ethos Ability to foster positive relationships Personal Attributes Essential Empathetic Team player Able to work under pressure Collaborative Ambassador for St Giles Hospice 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 St Giles Hospice Address Fisherwick Road Whittington Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 9LH Employer's website https://www.stgileshospice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)