Complementary Therapist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Medi 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £25,760.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £25760.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Guildford, GU2 7WW |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | M0001-PHY0630 |
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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. 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 the 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 Tuckwells Safeguarding Policy (held on the NEST), which supports the local authoritys multi agency safeguarding policy, the law (Care Act 2014) and Mental Capacity Act 2005 (including Deprivation of Liberty 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 Tuckwells philosophy, culture, and core values, which actively embrace diversity and inclusion and promotes 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.