C1 £26,043.78 to C3 £28,862.91 - pro rata for part time hours
The Complementary Therapist reports into the Inpatient Unit Manager and is responsible for providing a high standard of complementary therapy service on the Inpatient Unit, and across the hospice where appropriate.
Qualifications
Level 3 qualifications in two or more of the following: Massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, crystal therapy, oncology massage
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Diploma Level in Aromatherapy & Reflexology, Massage
Membership of Professional Organisation, e.g. Federation of Holistic Therapies (FHT)
Knowledge and Experience
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
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
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
Skills
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
Advanced IT skills
Ability to manage a busy workload
Ability to problem solve and respond to queries
Personal Attributes
Able to work under pressure
Other Requirements
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
Benefits
Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (Pro-rata for part time employees)
Eligible clinical staff transferring from the NHS will have their continuous service and annual leave recognised for up to 10 years and can continue their NHS pension contributions
Group pension scheme, matching contributions of up to 8%
Life assurance scheme, up to the state pension age
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Enhanced sick pay, rising with service
Access to blue light and charity worker discounts
Free Parking
The Hub Wellness Support
Eligibility for flu vaccine
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to work scheme
Professional Development All staff complete a comprehensive induction programme which includes statutory and mandatory e-learning as well as training that is tailored to the individual’s need. All staff and volunteers should also attend an induction day.
Regular training and personal development opportunities, with internal career progression being a focal point of team growth.
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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.
Should you require any further information, please email:
stg.recruitment@stgileshospice.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
The Complementary Therapist reports into the Inpatient Unit Manager and is responsible for providing a high standard of complementary therapy service on the Inpatient Unit, and across the hospice where appropriate.
Qualifications
Level 3 qualifications in two or more of the following: Massage, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Reflexology, crystal therapy, oncology massage
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Diploma Level in Aromatherapy & Reflexology, Massage
Membership of Professional Organisation, e.g. Federation of Holistic Therapies (FHT)
Knowledge and Experience
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
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
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
Skills
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
Advanced IT skills
Ability to manage a busy workload
Ability to problem solve and respond to queries
Personal Attributes
Able to work under pressure
Other Requirements
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
Benefits
Up to 33 days holiday plus bank holidays (Pro-rata for part time employees)
Eligible clinical staff transferring from the NHS will have their continuous service and annual leave recognised for up to 10 years and can continue their NHS pension contributions
Group pension scheme, matching contributions of up to 8%
Life assurance scheme, up to the state pension age
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Enhanced sick pay, rising with service
Access to blue light and charity worker discounts
Free Parking
The Hub Wellness Support
Eligibility for flu vaccine
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to work scheme
Professional Development All staff complete a comprehensive induction programme which includes statutory and mandatory e-learning as well as training that is tailored to the individual’s need. All staff and volunteers should also attend an induction day.
Regular training and personal development opportunities, with internal career progression being a focal point of team growth.
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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.
Should you require any further information, please email:
stg.recruitment@stgileshospice.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
