Overview
£25,760 per annum (£34,500 WTE based on 37.5 hours)
28 hours per week
Guildford, Surrey with travel across Phyllis Tuckwell's catchment
Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? Would you like to join a supportive team where your skills are fully appreciated and recognised? At Phyllis Tuckwell we see each of our staff as individuals, and value their unique expertise.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Complementary Therapist to join our well-established team. The role involves working with patients to set and achieve goals, carrying out treatment programmes and contributing to a palliative rehabilitation approach. As part of our multidisciplinary team the successful candidate will support patients with a wide range of advanced or terminal conditions including those with cancer, progressive neurological conditions and advanced cardiac and respiratory disease.
The role will primarily focus on supporting our community service, whilst also contributing to the Inpatient unit and our Living Well Service.
We are looking for someone who works well in a team, is empathetic, has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and can utilise these to build trust while providing high quality care. A Diploma in Aromatherapy or Massage Therapy is essential. Experience in Reflexology, Manicure, Pedicure and Reiki is an advantage, but not essential.
Previous experience of working within the community would be beneficial.
Main duties of the job
Regular travel across our catchment area is required, and therefore the successful candidate must have a full driving licence and use of a car. The role will ideally be worked on a Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
If you are looking to join a welcoming and dedicated team, with strong peer and managerial support, and are passionate to make a genuine difference in peoples’ lives, we would love to hear from you.
For a full list of essential requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the job description and person specification document.
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.
Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work. Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters. Our Therapies staff are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring every day is precious for our patients.
The impact of our services on the lives of our patients and their families can be read about here:
https://www.pth.org.uk/our-care/helpful-information/patient-stories/
About us
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at our core. We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.
We Offer:
* Continuation of NHS Pension or Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* BlueLight Discount Card
* Access to learning and professional development opportunities (on-site education team)
* Professional Growth
A Great Place to Work
* Flexible hours and flexible working
* Clinical supervision and support
* 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell* Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023
We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES
Job responsibilities
POST: Complementary Therapist
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Complementary Therapy Team Lead
JOB PURPOSE:
To provide a high-quality complementary therapy service to patients and their carers, in the community, at the Beacon Centre and on the in-patient unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.0 Clinical
1.1 Demonstrate clinical expertise by achieving good emotional support and symptom control as determined by the recipient of the treatment.
1.2 Competently deliver complementary therapy treatments to individuals based on assessment of their needs and where indicated, in consultation with the Complementary Therapy Team Lead.
1.3 Competently run Living Well group workshops.
1.4 Maintain effective relationships with relevant professionals and organisations, liaising about patient care issues as appropriate.
1.5 Work as part of the multi professional team providing excellent patient care, including attendance at MDT meetings.
1.6 Be responsible for the safe use and storage of professional equipment and mediums such as essential oils.
1.7 Work in accordance with the Complementary Therapy Policy and Guidelines and the National Guidelines for the use of Complementary Therapies in Supportive and Palliative Care.
2.0 Professional
2.1 Act within any legal and statutory framework relating to complementary therapy practices in the field of palliative care as set by the appropriate registering body.
2.2 Maintain clear and concise records which comply with PT policy and procedures on record keeping.
2.3 Appreciate the diversity of skills held by the other therapists.
3.0 Training and Development
a) Team
3.1 Provide support and advice to members of the volunteer complementary therapy team, promoting and maintaining effective team working.
3.2 Ensure attendance at regular team meetings.
3.3 Participate in the PT Process to identify own learning needs and development to meet the requirements of the post.
b) Personal
3.4 Ensure continuing professional development is undertaken as required by the registering professional body.
3.5 Be responsible for ensuring appropriate clinical support is in place through supervision and attending clinical support meetings with the Complementary Therapy Team Lead.
3.6 Undertake mandatory training in line with PT.
4.0 Administration
4.1 Be aware of and adhere to the relevant PT and procedures, especially those relating to health and safety, fire, lone worker and manual handling.
4.2 Effectively manage own time and workload to provide high standards of care.
4.3 Maintain accurate and timely records on EMIS.
5.0 Research
5.1 Contribute to audit and service evaluations, as requested, as part of PTs quality assurance plans in conjunction with other team members.
5.2 Be aware of current research and participate in inter-hospice projects should opportunities present themselves.
6.0 Safeguarding, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Role holders are required to understand their responsibilities in the safeguarding context, ensuring that Phyllis Tuckwell reduces the risk of harm or abuse of adults and children at risk.
You are required to adhere to Phyllis Tuckwell’s Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authority’s multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards).
Inform the appropriate PT professional where there is concern that an adult or child may be at risk of harm, abuse, or neglect.
Phyllis Tuckwell is committed to an Equal Opportunities approach, valuing and respecting everyone as individuals, with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles, and circumstances.
This job description is underpinned by Phyllis Tuckwell’s philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promote total team spirit.
This job description is current and subject to yearly review in consultation with the jobholder. It is liable to reflect and anticipate necessary changes to support the PT strategy.
Person Specification
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years experience as a Complementary Therapist
* To have provided holistic, patient centred Complementary Therapy support to patients and carers
* Understanding of holistic health within the context of chronic illness
* Experience of working in a palliative care setting
* Understanding of the role of a hospice
* Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
* Experience of working with volunteers
Team Working
* Understanding of and ability to integrate into a complex multidisciplinary team
* Commitment to maintaining good team relationships whilst providing a quality complementary therapy service
* Appreciation of others’ strengths and differences
* To be flexible and self-aware
Qualifications
* Diploma in massage therapy
* Membership of an appropriate Regulatory Body, e.g., Federation of Holistic Therapists, Complementary Therapists Association
* Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology, Aromatherapy and Reflexology (minimum Level 3)
* Manicure and Pedicure qualification
* Diploma in Indian Head Massage (minimum level 3)
Professional Relationships
* To have an understanding of different cultures, religions and lifestyles
* To be able to walk alongside the patients with understanding and insight
* To recognise professional boundaries
* To have an understanding of and compliance with appropriate PT policies and procedures
Knowledge and Skills
* To have sound knowledge and skills in Complementary Therapy interventions
* To be able to work effectively and efficiently with individuals and groups
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* To effectively manage own diary/time management
* Car driver/owner with a current clean driving license and able to access people’s homes
* Awareness of palliative care initiatives related to Complementary Therapy
* Use of electronic patient records
* Proficient in use of IT including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, smartphone technology and electronic diary
Communication
* To be able to adjust communication style to the person and situation
* To be able to contribute appropriately and effectively at meetings
* To effectively communicate in a clear and concise method, utilising IT where appropriate
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.
£25,760 a year £34,500 WTE based on 37.5 hours
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