Cross Site – Heald Green and Little Hulton
Competency Frameworks are used to determine pay levels on appointment to a post and also pay progression whilst in post. Individual competencies within the Competency Frameworks are aligned to qualifications, knowledge and skills.
Hours
24 hours per week, worked over four days (between Monday and Friday)
Introduction
At St Ann’s, there’s one thing that motivates us, and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting illnesses.
We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering world-class, innovative care and to ensure St Ann’s is in the best shape possible for future generations.
The Role
As a Complementary Therapist, you will:
* Assess patients with complex needs and provide advice, developing therapy plans and recording clinical notes accurately.
* Adapt therapies as appropriate to patient needs and be accountable for their own practice.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide complementary therapy advice and to ensure patients' needs are met.
* Be responsible for managing the referrals to the complementary therapy service and appropriate allocation of these in conjunction with their peers.
* Manage the complementary therapy caseload with peers, ensuring patients are seen and reviewed in a timely manner.
* Organise, deliver and evaluate training in relation to complementary therapy at the hospice.
* Provide support and mentorship to volunteer therapists to ensure the needs of patients and their carers are met safely and effectively.
* Manage safe storage and stock levels of complementary therapy resources.
* Act in accordance with hospice policies and guidelines.
* Actively participate in continued professional development and the hospice performance and development review programme.
The Person
The Complementary Therapist will –
* Be qualified to safely and competently deliver complementary therapies used at the hospice to include Reflexology, Indian Head Massage/Massage, and Aromatherapy.
* The successful candidate would be required and supported to achieve reiki training to level 2 if not already achieved within the first year of employment.
* Hold qualifications as recognised by Aromatherapy Regulation Working Group e.g. IFPA, ITEC, The Vocational Training Charitable Trust, The Reflexology Forum e.g. AOR, BRA and The British Association of Massage Therapy, Reiki-1st and 2nd degree.
The Complementary Therapist will be able to –
* Demonstrate relevant post qualification experience including experience of working with patients with life limiting conditions.
* Provide patient centred care that recognises a person’s individual concerns, goals, beliefs and culture.
* Demonstrate an understanding of multi-disciplinary team working.
* Demonstrate effective oral, written communication and IT skills.
* Deliver presentations/training internally and externally to enable staff to develop their knowledge of complementary therapy.
* Work independently and as part of a team.
* Effectively manage their time and cross-site caseloads.
* Recruit, induct, and support/mentor volunteers to deliver safe and effective complementary therapies.
* Understand the effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments and the implications when delivering complementary therapies.
* Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies to engage in skilled, compassionate, individualised and timely therapies with patients and their carers.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of complementary therapy in palliative care.
* Participate in quality improvement, audit and service improvement to ensure high clinical standards.
* Travel between the two hospice sites.
* Identify own development needs and show evidence of continued professional development.
It would be desirable if the Complementary Therapist –
* Has completed relevant courses applicable to palliative care.
* Is a member of a special interest group.
* Is trained to the level of Reiki level 2.
* Has experience of previously supervising volunteers to deliver complementary therapy.
Benefits of Working for St Ann's Hospice
* 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees).
* Free parking.
* Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution. Ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time).
* Health cash plan.
* Discounted lunches on site.
* Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others.
* Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework.
* IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential.
Please contact Fran Brown, Rehab Team Leader & Macmillan Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist for an informal chat on 0161 498 3659.
Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which is covered by the hospice.
Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.
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