Volunteer Massage Therapist - HVC 2059

Volunteer Massage Therapist - HVC 2059

Posted for Saint Francis Hospice

Posted by Havering Volunteer Centre

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We are looking for an empathetic, experienced Volunteer Massage Therapist. 

You will provide massage therapy to individuals and carers referred to the service.  You will volunteer alongside the other palliative care complementary therapists within the hospice.  

Main Tasks:  

·          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 massage therapy.  

·         Perform massage therapy where appropriate in line with the hospices’ Complementary Therapy policy. 

·         Input information into individual notes/iCare.  

 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 and Experience:

• Minimum qualification level of L3 Diploma in Massage
• 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

Personal Qualities:

·         Willingness to learn new software packages where

       Empathetic

a    Good Listener

·         To be flexible within our rota