NIGHTINGALE HOUSE HOSPICE
Complementary Therapist
£22,000 - £25,000 (FTE) depending on experience
15 hours per week job share available
Do you want to make a real difference to those with life limiting conditions & palliative care needs and their families? Then this is the time to join our forward-thinking team.
Job Summary
* To deliver complementary therapies on a need assessed basis to clients receiving Hospice services.
* To promote and maintain the philosophy of the hospice.
* Ensure standards are always maintained.
Responsibilities
Professional / Therapeutic Practice
* To maintain the waiting list and arrange/amend client appointments.
* Accept clients onto the complementary therapy caseload.
* Monitor clients attendance whilst accessing complementary therapies.
* To assess clients needs and identify appropriate treatments approved for use by the Hospice and be able to modify the treatment within agreed level of competence.
* To monitor clients wellbeing whilst receiving therapies; be able to recognise changes in the clients condition and respond accordingly.
* To prepare the client and environment for therapeutic intervention as required.
* To maintain hygiene and cleanliness of all relevant therapy areas.
* Assist with and deliver group sessions as required within the Wellbeing Hub.
* Be aware of the other services available internally and externally and be able to access/signpost clients as necessary.
* To be responsible for organising and planning own caseload to meet service and client priorities re-adjusting plans as situations change/arise.
* To ensure therapy equipment is fit for purpose and it is cleaned before and after use in line with infection control policy.
* Obtain informed consent that enables patient choice regarding their rights, care, treatment and their privacy and dignity is maintained, while attending complementary therapy.
* To demonstrate understanding of the roles of other multidisciplinary team members, work in partnership and attend and participate in regular team meetings/handovers to ensure good practice within the Wellbeing Hub and in-patient unit.
* To physically move and handle clients/equipment within health and safety guidelines maximising the clients comfort.
* To be aware of local procedures for the provision of resources/services as required and complete referrals in liaison with relevant health professionals.
* Promote independence with clients whenever possible but when required assist clients with aspects of function and daily living e.g. dressing.
* Ensure appropriate and timely discharge of clients from allocated complementary therapy caseload.
* To possess basic IT and keyboard skills, enabling the use of relevant Hospice systems necessary to fulfil the role, e.g. entering contact data, maintaining electronic patient care records and accessing emails routinely.
* Responsible for the maintenance of adequate stock levels.
In return Nightingale House offers:
* A positive and friendly working environment in our state of the art newly redeveloped inpatient unit.
* The opportunity to make a real difference.
* Excellent training and development opportunities for those that want them.
* Generous holiday allowance that increases with length of service.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Staff lunch menu
* Retail Discount Scheme.
* Staff Discount in Caffi Cwtch
About the Charity Nightingale House Hospice is an Independent Hospice providing care and support for patients and families living with a life limiting illness. We provide care across a wide area, stretching from Wrexham, Flintshire and East Denbighshire to Barmouth and the border towns including Oswestry and Whitchurch. Our ambitious plans mean we need to raise over £4 million each year: something we do with the huge support from of our local community.
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