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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role summary
St Helena co-works with the Look Good Feel Better charity by hosting and providing workshops to our patients with a cancer diagnosis. These workshops give practical advice and support to people living with cancer and who face emotionally challenging experiences while living with cancer.
Every workshop offers an invaluable opportunity to talk to others in a similar situation, whilst helping support people with their changing appearance. People leave LGFB workshops feeling empowered, motivated and less isolated – allowing them to look good but feel even better. Applicants will need to register on the LGFB volunteer site if successful and subject to their approval.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age and an enhanced adult & child DBS check will be carried out for this role.
Main duties of the role
• Provide LGFB workshops in accordance with the complementary therapy policy and procedure, as well as the code of ethics and practice.
• Assess patients’ treatment and documentation of given treatment and patient response.
• Uphold the confidentiality guidance in all matters relating to the patient or their family.
• Be generally aware of patients’ needs and always ensure the dignity of the patients.
• Maintain good infection control practices at all times
• Prepare the LGFB workshop before and tidy away afterwards
• Adhere to the dress code requirements.
• Seek support and advice when needed.
• Provide feedback, including reports of any adverse effects, to the Complementary Therapy Lead.
• To undertake any other tasks as requested/deemed appropriate with the nature of the role.
• Complete all paperwork and feedback clearly and objectively
• Adhere to relevant and current protocols for the practice of the LGFB workshops.
Training & supervision
We will provide you with the LGFB registration links, and any training links they expect as stated on the website.
Other training includes:
• There will be an induction to the hospice and all volunteers must undertake mandatory health and safety and equality and diversity training. In addition, all volunteers in a patient facing role have to undergo an enhanced Adult & Child DBS check, undertake safeguarding, accessing personal information (medical record information) and lone working training
• To undertake an induction into the LGFB workshops and CT team
• To attend meetings/supervision
Experience & qualifications required
• You will need to be qualified and hold the appropriate certifications in the relevant practice:
o L2/L3+ Beauty therapy (with facial skin care and makeup units)
o Work for a cosmetic brand, and 1+ years’ hands on experience in skincare and make-up application.
• You will also need plenty of enthusiasm, a positive attitude and the true desire to make a difference.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role summary
The use of complementary therapies in palliative care has become an increasingly significant feature of health care and evidence shows that therapies can support the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical wellbeing of patients and their families and carers, and those facing loss and bereavement. This role will give you the unique opportunity to use your incredible skills, qualities, and knowledge to gain experience in specialised healthcare for end of life and bereavement. This will enable you to build confidence and ability to provide care and wellbeing in an integrated hospice environment. Research has shown that its use alongside conventional medicine can help enhance relaxation and well-being, and relieve stress and anxiety, as well as help with the management of specific issues such as symptom control of fatigue, breathlessness, nausea, and pain.
An enhanced adult & child DBS check is required for this role.
Main duties of the role
• Provide therapies in accordance with the complementary therapy policy and procedure, as well as the code of ethics and practice.
• Assess and plan patients’ treatment and documentation of given treatment and patient response.
• Report any concerns you may have about a patient’s/client’s health or welfare (or anything the patient may have said that is of concern) to the IPU team or CT team lead
• Uphold the confidentiality guidance in all matters relating to the patient or their family.
• Be generally aware of patients’ needs and always ensure the dignity of the patients.
• Maintain good infection control practices at all times
• Prepare the complementary therapy treatment areas before and after a treatment
• Adhere to the dress code requirements.
• Seek support and advice when needed.
• To adhere to the CT code of conduct and ethics
• Provide feedback, including reports of any adverse effects, to the Complementary Therapy Lead.
• To undertake any other tasks as requested/deemed appropriate with the nature of the role.
• Complete all paperwork and feedback clearly and objectively
• Adhere to relevant and current protocols for the practice of the specific therapy or therapies.
All complementary therapies are characterised by treating the whole person, considering the mental, emotional and physical factors associated with the challenges they face. Complementary therapies work with the total care given, to promote comfort and support for both patients and their families/carers. We also support those who access our bereavement services.
Training & supervision
We will provide you with practice into palliative and bereavement care by extending the opportunities for you to gain valuable hands-on experience that will affirm your vocational knowledge and skills. Other training includes:
• There will be an induction to the hospice and all volunteers must undertake mandatory health and safety training. In addition, all volunteer complementary therapists have to undergo an enhanced DBS check, undertake safeguarding, accessing personal information (medical record information) and lone working training
• To undertake an induction into the complementary therapy service, this may include shadowing another volunteer therapist, as appropriate.
• To attend meetings/supervision and training in palliative needs.
Experience & qualifications required
• You will need to be qualified and hold the appropriate certifications in the relevant practice:
o L3+ Aromatherapy
o L3+ Massage therapy
o L3+ Reflexology
o L3+ Holistic therapy
o L2/L3+ Beauty therapy (with facial and massage/aromatherapy units)
o Qualified in the HEARTS PROCESS
o Degree2/3+ Reiki plus one of the above qualifications (not a stand alone Reiki qualification)
o L4+ Shiatsu
• Relevant professional qualifications essential from an accredited awarding body, such as C&G, VTCT, ITEC - which meets recognised UK Occupational Standards.
• Membership of a recognised Complementary Therapy Regulatory Body, e.g. CNHC, FHT, AOR or other voluntary recognised association or organisation, and hold up to date professional insurance, or be prepared to join prior to volunteering
• You must have current work experience and up to date skills which meet relevant competencies, e.g. CPD records and skills development.
Personal attributes
• Ability to work independently, and show flexibility by learning the ‘think on your feet’ and not to proceed if unsure and seek clarification
• Have the ability to keep the patient/client central to the treatment plan and make the required adjustments accordingly
• Be compassionate and empathtic, demonstrating sensitivity to patient/ client physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs and wellbeing
• Ability to use initiative and be innovative
• Respectful of other’s differences and choices
• Reliable, organised honest and punctual
• Maintain confidentiality and GDPR at all times
• Be emotionally resilient to work in this type of care setting
• Recognise own boundaries in the therapeutic relationship and limitations of the role and seek support when needed