Complementary Therapy Volunteer

Location Chelmsford
Job type: Volunteer
Salary: Voluntary role
Contact name: Farleigh Hospice

Contact email: volunteer@farleighhospice.org
Job ref: 003202
Published: 17 days ago

ROLE

 

To provide a service as a member of the Well-being/Complementary therapy Team and practise the therapies which have been agreed, in accordance with the policies of Farleigh Hospice.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Patient, reliable and understanding

  • Very good IT skills

  • A good listener

  • Friendly and empathetic

  • Effective oral/written communication, interpersonal skills

  • Ability to work as a member of a team and individually

  • Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

  • Eagerness and ability to learn new skills quickly

  • Understanding and ability to maintain confidentiality and boundaries

  • Ability to deal with different people and situations sensitively and appropriately, remaining calm and polite at all times

  • Awareness of own response to death, dying and bereavement

 

KEY TASKS (not exclusively)

 

*                Carry out Complementary Therapy treatments with patients and carers in line  with Farleigh Hospice policies and procedures

*                Be aware of the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, care and current condition

*                Be aware of contraindications or precautions in relation to the therapy(ies) that you practise and be able to adapt a treatment accordingly

*                Complete the required documentation

*                Provide feedback, including any adverse effects, to the patient’s Key Worker and the Well-being/Complementary therapy Co-ordinator

*                Participate in clinical supervision with the Well-being/Complementary therapy Co-ordinator as agreed

*                 Be able to work empathically with patients and carers in distress

*                Because of the nature of the work at Farleigh you will need to be prepared to address searching questions regarding death and dying on a personal level

 

PROFESSIONAL

 

*                Hold a recognised professional qualification in the complementary therapy(ies) you will practise at Farleigh and hold current registration with a recognised professional body

*                Have significant recent post qualification professional practice

*                Maintain professional development to facilitate the provision of an evidence -based service

*                To participate in any audit, evaluation or research of the complementary therapy service

*                Be able to work empathically with patients and carers in distress

 

This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance

 

To apply for the role, please click HERE

 

Thank you for contributing to the valuable work at Farleigh Hospice.