Complementary Therapist

It's a chance to really make a difference to those people who need it most. Complementary therapies can help our patients with symptom management and also provide emotional benefits, as we aim to make their lives a little easier at the most challenging time.

One carer recently said to us, Its absolutely incredible, I turn up in a mess and leave feeling calm and that I can cope.

The well-being of our patients and their carers, is essential so it's important we find an experienced and compassionate practitioner, with great interpersonal skills, who can help develop, deliver, and maintain a high-quality service alongside our Complementary Therapy Service Lead and team.

You'll need to have a professional qualification in Aromatherapy and at least one or more of our core therapies, which include Reflexology and Swedish/holistic massage. You should have post-registration experience as a complementary therapist, ideally working in a healthcare setting. You will also need to be able to travel across Dorset to see patients in their own homes.

An Enhanced plus barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check is required.

Rated Outstanding by the CQC, Weldmar Hospice care provides specialist care to adults in Dorset with a life limiting illness, and support to their loved ones. This care is given in the comfort of patients own homes, in the community, and at our Inpatient Unit in Dorchester. All care is provided free of charge and mainly funded by the continued support of our local community, via fundraising initiatives and events, our retail chain, and gifts left in wills, enabling us to raise the £27,500 we need every day to keep our services going.

Weldmar Hospice care is an independent charity that provides specialist end of life care to patients and those that are important to them throughout Dorset. This care is given in the comfort of patients own homes by Weldmar Specialist Hospice at Home Team, or as inpatients at our hospice in Dorchester. Patients, family members or carers can also receive psychological and practical support from specialist professionals working within our Family Support Services.

Our team of dedicated staff and volunteers ensure that we can continue to support patients through one of lifes most difficult journeys. We work closely with other health care providers including the NHS to ensure that our patients receive the highest possible care.

We do receive some funding from the NHS but the majority of our income is generated by our fundraising and retail teams, which plays a vital part in securing income to fund our care, both now and in the future.

Job Purpose

The complementary therapist will work as part of a team of complementary therapy support, including volunteers. Providing a range of therapies for patients, carers, bereaved and staff members. This also includes patients with Motor Neurone Disease and their families. Support will be provided in the inpatient unit, as an outpatient, Wellbeing Services and visiting patients and carers in their own homes whilst working alongside the clinical teams.

The complementary therapist will be responsible for their own safe practice at all times.

Scope and Limits of Authority

The Complementary Therapist will work within the multi-disciplinary team providing a high standard of complementary therapy support and advice.

Day to day decision making regarding caseload and treatment plans.

Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and monitoring safe systems of work, including: the safe management and use of essential oils, carrying out risk assessments, including annual COSHH evaluation and reporting in accordance with professional, service and organisational standards and policies.

To be responsible for the day to day delivery of complementary therapy and attendance at regular multi-disciplinary team meetings.

To contribute to the support and mentoring of volunteer complementary therapists within the team.

Attend regular monthly one to one line management meetings with own line manager and access Weldmars clinical supervision programme if wished.

Main duties and responsibilities

Clinical

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