About the Organisation
Our Cancer Information and Support Centres at both Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospical provide information and support to anyone affected by cancer, and those who are worried about the risks of cancer.
What you will be doing
You will be offering the therapy you are qualified in, in order to offer relaxation and reduction of stress and anxiety for people affected by cancer.
- massage
- aromatherapy
- reiki
- healing
- reflexology
What's in it for you?
Volunteering in this role can be very rewarding as you see the benefit of your interaction with the patients. Volunteers are part of a team of approximately 28 volunteers, including counseloors and front of house volunteers, working at both Epsom and St Helier Cancer Information and Support Centres.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive team of diverse professionals all working together in the interests of people affected by cancer.
We would provide you with an induction course prior to starting with the centre which will be backed up by further training as necessary to enhance areas such as cancer awareness, listening and responding skills, coping with loss and bereavement and any other relevant areas.
Our mandatory induction and training covers:
- Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust mandatory training (online)
- Face-to-face training on listening and responding skills training, cancer awareness training and a general induction training for the centres
All training has to be completed before starting as a volunteer. There is a three month probation period, after which there will be a discussion with Centre Manager to see how things have gone.
Volunteering with us as a complementary therapist can contribute to your continuing professional development.
What skills will you need?
What's the time commitment and where?
Time Commitment
Half a day per week or fortnightly or monthly
Role Address
Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Macmillan Butterfly Centre, First Floor Bradbury Wing, Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG AND
Cancer Information and Support Centre, Block B, Springall Unit, St Helier Hospital, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1AA
The Macmillan Butterfly Centre (MBC) is on the first floor of the Bradbury Wing at Epsom General Hospital. The Bradbury Wing is near the A & E department on the left side of the main hospital building. The hospital is a 15-20 minute walk from Epsom town centre. Buses 408, 479, 293, 166, K10 and E5 stop outside the hospital.
The Cancer Information and Support Centre is located on the Ground Floor of Block B (Ferguson House). Block B is nearest to the patient car park at St Helier Hospital. Buses 151, 154, 157, 164, 280, S1 and S4 stop outside the hospital.
How can I apply?
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