Bank Complementary Therapist
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £13.50 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Hull, HU8 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | E0274-25-0017 |
Summary
Knowledge To demonstrate a sound understanding of complementary therapies and in particular the therapies for which they are qualified to practice. To be committed to develop skills and knowledge related to the care of patients with active, progressive and advanced disease, palliative care needs and the needs of their carers. Practice Provide a holistic approach to patients and their carers, in collaboration with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team, in order to ensure the provision of the highest quality of care. To be aware of the patients diagnosis, treatment, care and current condition. To be aware of contra-indications or precautions in relation to the therapies they practice and be able to adapt a treatment accordingly. In conjunction with the Complementary Therapists receive referrals, assess, plan, evaluate and review treatments with patients/carers. Complete the required documentation and make entries on SystmOne computerised records. Provide feedback, including adverse reactions, to the patients nursing team/referrer, Complementary Therapist and multi-disciplinary team as appropriate. Communicate appropriately with all staff, liaise with other departments and agencies and attend internal and external meetings as appropriate. Participate in clinical supervision/reflective practice with the Complementary Therapist. Attend multi disciplinary and other meetings when necessary as relevant to the post as requested by the Complementary Therapists and or line manager. Assist the Complementary Therapists to provide guidance to the multi-disciplinary team regarding the use of complementary therapies, promote the awareness of the benefits of complementary therapies and ensure an understanding of the role of Complementary Therapies Team. Assist the Complementary Therapists in support and development of new volunteer complementary therapists. Participate in the preparation of audits and reports as may be required. General Respect the confidentiality of any information held in relation to past or present patients, carers, staff and administration of the hospice. All staff are required to abide by Dove House health and safety policies. Complete all mandatory Essential Education, moving and handling and First Aid Training as per organisational policy Dove House is a no-smoking area for staff and volunteers. All staff must abide by Dove House Hospice organisational policies. NB This job description may be amended in consultation with the post holder in the light of on-going, changing Organisational needs.