Complementary Therapist

At Rowcroft Hospice, we provide compassionate, holistic care to people, with life limiting illnesses, and those closest to them.

We are now seeking a dedicated and empathetic Complementary Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team and help us enhance the wellbeing of those we care for.

What youll bring

To be successful in this role you will need to be an experienced therapist with a recognised qualification in Massage plus another therapy such as Aromatherapy, Reflexology or Reiki.

You need to be insured and registered with an appropriate professional body.

Experience in working with vulnerable or palliative care patients is desirable. Excellent communication skills and a compassionate calm touch.

The ability to drive to visit patients in their own homes across Rowcrofts catchment area.

You will need to be competent in IT skills and supportive of our volunteer network.

Whats in it for you?

Being part of a strong values-based organisation. You will be an integral part of a supportive and caring working environment, where we work together with passion and pride.

It can be tough and we dont shy away from that, but you will clearly see the importance and impact of your work whilst feeling recognised for being part of something remarkable.

Working at Rowcroft Ho
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Rowcroft Hospice is an independent charity that provides comfort, support and specialist care to over 2,000 patients, and their loved ones, across South Devon each year.

Our Vision is to make every day the best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon.

Find out more

For more information, or an informal discussion about the role please contact Liz Haddon, Complementary Therapy Team Leader, elizabeth.h

Job Title: Complementary Therapist

Reporting to: Complementary Therapy Team Leader

Job purpose: Our Vision is to make every daythe best day possible for patients, and those closest to them, living withlife-limiting illnesses in South Devon. As amember of our Complementary Therapy Team, you will deliver this by providing therapeutic support in one-to-one and/or group sessions for patients, carersand bereaved people on site at Rowcroft and within the Rowcroft catchment area.

Our Values:

Honesty & Integrity Generosity of Spirit Respect Team Player

Key roles and responsibilities

To provide complementary therapies to Rowcroftpatients, and their carers, in our Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Unit and in patients homes.

• Tailor therapy assessment and treatment, with attention to patients individual needs and preferences. Spanning physical, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions. Adapting therapy input as their condition changes.
• Organise and plan own caseload to meet service. Plan patient priorities and needs and maintain comprehensive records of treatment.
• Initiate effective communication within the complementary therapy team and the wider multidisciplinary team, plus external agencies as appropriate.
• Promotea culture of continuous learning & development and wellbeing. Identify yourown learning and development needs and ensure your mandatory and essential training is up to date. Undertake continuous professional development and clinical supervision where appropriate. Help to create an environment that is continually questioning practice and promoting learning.
• Playan active part promoting, encouraging, and supporting our team volunteers.

This list can never be exhaustive but covers mostof the work you will be doing. What it cannot replace is your ability to care, your talent, your initiative and commitment to great customer service.

Infection Prevention

All Rowcroft Hospice employees, in both clinical and non-clinical roles, are required to adhere to the Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times to reduce the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.

Youagree to the following responsibilities:

• To decontaminate your hands prior to and after direct patient care or contact with the patient's surroundings.
• To take part in mandatory infection control training provided.
• To responsibly manage your own infections (otherthan common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients, including to contact Occupational Health for guidance.

Placeof Work

Thisrole has been identified as a Field worker (role could be carried out at a Rowcroft site or other locations). You will spend planned time at Rowcroft site, or other locations as the role requires, which could include patients homes and non-Rowcroft locations to meet the needs of the service.

Thiswill be fully discussed and agreed with the postholder to meet individual and business needs.

• Ability to work independently.
• Empathic listening skills.
• Knowledge of contraindications.

• Creative problem solver, a positive can-do attitude and a willingness and desire to ensure all, who come into…