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Job DescriptionJob Title:Responsible to:Accountable to:Location:Hours & Salary:Sessional TherapistLine ManagerComplementary Therapy Co-ordinatorBased at the Neil Cliffe Centre but working incentral and north ManchesterUp to 12 hours per week but depends on referral(£ 14 per hour + travel)Job Purpose/SummaryTo provide Complementary Therapies to patients and/or carersKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesJob RoleWorks within the policy framework of the Hospice Unit in the provisionof specialist palliative care by supporting the Service Manager inensuring that the aims and objectives of the service are carried out.Therapist will practice therapy and education duties in accordance withHospice policy, procedure and standards, specifically:• To carry out an initial assessment (therapy consultation) of thepatient/carer to determine suitability for chosen therapy• To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in all therapy areas• To maintain appropriate records• To liaising with members of the multi-professional team regarding patientissues• To participate in any evaluation of the service• To keep up to date with current practice and professional conduct• To fulfil any other duties reasonably assigned by the therapist’s manager.Registered Charity No: 258085

Additional InformationHealth & Safety at Work ActThe post holder is required to take reasonable care for the health and safetyof him/herself and other persons who may be affected by his/her acts oromissions at work.ConfidentialityThe post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act1998 and the Code of Practice on Confidentiality and Data Protection.This job description is a guide to the work you will initially be required toundertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changingcircumstances, in accordance with the needs of the organisation. It does notform part of your contract of employment.Registered Charity No: 258085

Person SpecificationJob Title: Complementary TherapistDepartment: Complementary TherapyEssential Desirable EvidenceQualificationsExperience:In accordance with ComplementaryTherapy PolicyAt least one year after graduatingMulti-skilled e.g. qualifications inAromatherapy, Reflexology( andReiki)Experience of workingpalliative/supportive careProof of certificationPortfolioKnowledge/Skills:Able to develop a therapeutic relationshipAdapt therapy to meet clients needs atdifferent stages of illness and differenttreatmentsAble to work as a member of a team and torespect professional boundaries.Post graduate training coursesHas a sense of direction in terms ofcareer development andunderstands the need for ongoingpersonal developmentUnderstands the need forconfidentialityCertificationDemonstration atinterviewApplication form /InterviewDisposition:OtherFriendly and non judgmental, committed toworking in palliative and supportive careOwn professional insuranceCar owner/driverMobile phone ownerMember of appropriate professionalbodyInterviewProof of certificationinterviewRegistered Charity No: 258085