Volunteer Complementary Therapist - Cancer Information and Support Centres

To provide complementary therapies to clients who visit both the Cancer Information and Support Centres at Epsom Hospital and at St Helier Hospital (aromatherapy, massage, reflexology, reiki, spiritual healing ). Clients are people affected by cancer, their relatives or carers.

About the Organisation

Cancer Information and Support Centres at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals

What you will be doing

To provide complementary therapies to clients who visit both theboth the Cancer Information and Support Centres at Epsom Hospital and at St Helier Hospital (aromatherapy, massage, reflexology, reiki, yoga ). Clients are people affected by cancer, their relatives or carers.

People affected by cancer have a lot of stress and anxiety when they are diagnosed with cancer, when they are having treatment, after treatment ends and if they are living with incurable cancer. Some patients and carers are also dealing with a life changing / limiting illness and gentle complementary therapies help to make them feel better and give them something to look forward to. Therapies also help with reducing stress and anxiety.

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
Their close relatives also need the support.
Need to be able to commit for 18months to 2 years.
We are looking for Massage therapist, Aromatherapist, Reiki Therapist, Healer, and Reflexologist.
 
Volunteers from all race and backgrounds are welcome

What's in it for you?

• You will find the work very rewarding • Be part of a caring, empathetic and friendly team of volunteers who offer support in the centres.

• Role will also help you with your continuous development for your professional / regulatory body.

• You will meet some lovely people and staff.

What skills will you need?

Activities
Counselling
 
Skills & Attributes
Admin, Counselling, Communication Skills
 
Skills Description
• Be qualified and competent to practice specific therapies
• Be reliable and make a regular commitment
• Be polite and helpful
• Be friendly and approachable
• Be flexible
• Have good listening and communication skills
• Understand the boundaries of their specific role • Have at least 1 years’ experience of working with clients
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Provide evidence of relevant training, qualifications and insurance
• Be a member of a relevant professional association
• Register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (regulatory body)
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the particular therapy they are qualified to practice
• Practice the therapy in a competent, safe and hygienic manner, in accordance with the centres’ guidelines and the therapist’s own professional body
• Take account of contra-indications or precautions in relation to the therapy and adapt the treatment accordingly
• Maintain accurate records according to the treatment plan
• Ensure the client is safe to leave the premises at the end of the session
• Follow the Volunteers’ Policy and the Complementary Therapy Guidelines and Policy Volunteers should be able to commit to the role for at least 18months – 24 months
 

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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