Volunteer Reflexologist

Aims: To provide reflexology to individuals and carers referred to the service, alongside the other palliative care complementary therapists within the hospice. 

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Liaise with therapies staff to link groups and prioritise individuals to be seen. 
• Prioritise referrals for the ward and liaise with the nursing staff. 
• Obtain verbal consent from the individual receiving reflexology. 
• Perform reflexology where appropriate in line with the hospices’ Complementary Therapy policy.
• Input information into individual notes/iCare. 
• Ensure all consumables are in date and in stock. 
• Liaise with the Therapies Manager and Palliative Care Complementary Therapists. 
• Attend team meetings and any supervision/support organised for you by the Therapies Manager.
• Attend, and update, the hospice’s mandatory training topics; and other essential topics as and when they are notified to you. 

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

• Minimum qualification level of L3 Diploma in Reflexology
• Hold current personal Indemnity insurance
• Two years post qualification working experience
• IT competent
• Ability to record service user activity
• Experience of working with distressed individuals
• Willingness to learn new software packages where required
• Good listening skills
• Empathetic
• To be flexible within our rota
• Need to be 18+ years old

When do I need to be available?

Details

When / Where: Saint Francis Hospice, Between Mon and Fri, 10.30am- 3.30pm hours to be agreed.

Where does this role take place?