Interview Date: Week Commencing 20th January 2025
We are wanting to employ a kind and empathic, qualified complimentary therapist with a wide range of practical and personable skills including various forms of complimentary treatments, great communication skills, a positive can-do attitude, and a team player.
This is an AFC 15 hrs per week over 2 or 3 days/ permanent post that is a part of BHNFT's Cancer Services but will sit in Barnsley Town Centre at The Well - Cancer Information and Support Centre, Queens Court.
This post holder will have some responsibilities to ensure the service runs well and the Team Leader is supported to ensure The Well remains a success at all times. The service supports a range of cancer patients across all tumour groups at various stages from diagnosis onwards.
This is a specialist department that provides symptom management and therapeutic wellbeing and an excellent service to the residents of Barnsley who are diagnosed with cancer in the last year.
We conduct approximately 3,600 to 4,000 individual patient treatments every single year! As well as Yoga for cancer patients, coffee groups, disease-specific groups, support training, coping after cancer, wellbeing events and more!
Main duties of the job The purpose of the role is to provide complimentary therapy to the patients of BNFHT in the last year if diagnosed with cancer or symptomatic relief of some metastatic disease, as long as the patient is able to get into Barnsley town.
The post holder will maintain a high standard of therapeutic care to help support cancer patients in a safe and governed way.
The post holder will give approximately 12 patient treatments per week.
The candidate will have experience already of working with cancer patients.
The candidate will be able to maintain a positive attitude and encourage the additional staff (whether sessional or NHS) to work in a conducive manner.
This post holder will work safely at all times and adhere to policies and procedures outlined by the Trust.
They will ensure staff and volunteers provide an excellent service and feel supported and part of the bigger team in Cancer Services.
The post holder is an essential part of the cancer patient's treatment pathway.
About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a "can do" attitude is evident throughout the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities Job Description for Complimentary Therapist
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification Experience
Experience of standard setting/audit
Qualifications
Significant experience as a practicing Beauty/Complementary Therapist
Experience in the development of a new service initiative
Experience of working in cancer care
Recognised teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Carry appropriate indemnity cover
Member of relevant Professional Association
Qualification in Beauty/Complementary Therapy at Diploma or equivalent
Full UK Driving Licence required
Communication skills/counselling course
Information technology skills
Trust Values
In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Knowledge and Awareness
Current health care issues
Health and safety issues
Quality audit application
Presentation and communication skills
Good organisation skills and time management
Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
Excellent leadership skills
Positive attitude towards working within and leading a team
Ability to work accurately to deadlines
Positive commitment to a quality service
Excellent health and attendance record
Sense of humour
Willingness to help in fundraising activities
Willingness to implement/develop the post
Research awareness
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.
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We are wanting to employ a kind and empathic, qualified complimentary therapist with a wide range of practical and personable skills including various forms of complimentary treatments, great communication skills, a positive can-do attitude, and a team player.
This is an AFC 15 hrs per week over 2 or 3 days/ permanent post that is a part of BHNFT's Cancer Services but will sit in Barnsley Town Centre at The Well - Cancer Information and Support Centre, Queens Court.
This post holder will have some responsibilities to ensure the service runs well and the Team Leader is supported to ensure The Well remains a success at all times. The service supports a range of cancer patients across all tumour groups at various stages from diagnosis onwards.
This is a specialist department that provides symptom management and therapeutic wellbeing and an excellent service to the residents of Barnsley who are diagnosed with cancer in the last year.
We conduct approximately 3,600 to 4,000 individual patient treatments every single year! As well as Yoga for cancer patients, coffee groups, disease-specific groups, support training, coping after cancer, wellbeing events and more!
Main duties of the job The purpose of the role is to provide complimentary therapy to the patients of BNFHT in the last year if diagnosed with cancer or symptomatic relief of some metastatic disease, as long as the patient is able to get into Barnsley town.
The post holder will maintain a high standard of therapeutic care to help support cancer patients in a safe and governed way.
The post holder will give approximately 12 patient treatments per week.
The candidate will have experience already of working with cancer patients.
The candidate will be able to maintain a positive attitude and encourage the additional staff (whether sessional or NHS) to work in a conducive manner.
This post holder will work safely at all times and adhere to policies and procedures outlined by the Trust.
They will ensure staff and volunteers provide an excellent service and feel supported and part of the bigger team in Cancer Services.
The post holder is an essential part of the cancer patient's treatment pathway.
About us Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a "can do" attitude is evident throughout the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Job responsibilities Job Description for Complimentary Therapist
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification Experience
Experience of standard setting/audit
Qualifications
Significant experience as a practicing Beauty/Complementary Therapist
Experience in the development of a new service initiative
Experience of working in cancer care
Recognised teaching qualification
Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Carry appropriate indemnity cover
Member of relevant Professional Association
Qualification in Beauty/Complementary Therapy at Diploma or equivalent
Full UK Driving Licence required
Communication skills/counselling course
Information technology skills
Trust Values
In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job.
Knowledge and Awareness
Current health care issues
Health and safety issues
Quality audit application
Presentation and communication skills
Good organisation skills and time management
Experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork
Excellent leadership skills
Positive attitude towards working within and leading a team
Ability to work accurately to deadlines
Positive commitment to a quality service
Excellent health and attendance record
Sense of humour
Willingness to help in fundraising activities
Willingness to implement/develop the post
Research awareness
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.
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