Our Wellbeing Centre at Teesside Hospice provides services for people who are living with long term and life-limiting conditions, including their families and carers. We offer care, support and advice daily from Monday to Friday

What You'll Do: 

Daily supervision:  Complementary Therapists / Wellbeing Centre Team
Accountability:  Wellbeing Centre Sister
Locations:   Wellbeing Centre and In-Patient Unit, Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, Middlesbrough
Requirements: Level 3 in any relevant qualification

Aim:  Our Wellbeing Centre at Teesside Hospice provides services for people who are living with long term and life-limiting conditions, including their families and carers. We offer care, support and advice daily from Monday to Friday to help improve wellbeing and confidence and through this to help people cope better with the changes happening in their lives.

Complementary Therapy Volunteers will:

Assist the lead complementary therapist in providing complementary therapy services across all service areas, Wellbeing Centre, In Patient Unit, and Community.

Providing a range of individualised complementary therapy to patients and carers

Deliver relaxation and visualisation therapy

Undertaking assessments of patients and carers across all services.

Complete relevant documentation such as contact communication.

To observe changes in the patient’s condition and feedback as required nurse in charge

To assist in the delivery and development of the complementary therapy service within the organisation

Undertake and deliver education activities and audit as appropriate

To assist with the development and implementation of complementary therapy policies, procedures and standards

Laundering and replenishing equipment, ensure adequate supplies for service delivery, maintaining appropriate stock levels of supplies.

To act as an ambassador for the palliative care team and promote the hospice service.

Why You'll Love It: 
Personal qualities: Compassion and empathy Tact and sensitivity Resilience Excellent communication skills Commitment to ensuring that the patient has support at the end of their life Ability to work alone and as part of team Polite and approachable Professional approach Administrative responsibilities: Show respect, good manners, workplace etiquette Report any changes to the patient’s condition to registered staff on the ward Complete relevant documentation such as contact communication Adhere to all trust policies and procedures Management and leadership responsibilities: Supporting volunteers as and when required Policy and service development: Act as an ambassador for the palliative care team and promote the service
What You'll Learn: 
Training requirements: As a Compassionate Companion volunteer you will complete the following training: Teesside Hospice mandatory training Volunteer induction training Any other training identified as appropriate to the role Donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) Palliative care face to face training Relias online training  (mandatory) Communication training
What We're Looking For: 
Your commitment: Your commitment to this role will be discussed on an individual basis. We ask that all volunteers commit to a minimum of two hours per week Support and supervision: Your first line of support and for any enquiries will be the hospice Complementary Therapists/Wellbeing Centre team. Volunteers will be assigned to a supervisor from the team for support. Communications: The Wellbeing Centre team will provide you with any information updates, training opportunities and upcoming events on a regular basis. Users of the service: All patients, carers, visitors and staff within Teesside Hospice Care Foundation Uniform: TBC Teesside Hospice volunteer badge (provided) To apply for this role please contact: Workforce Development Team, Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road,  Middlesbrough  TS5 5NW Call the team on: 01642 811060 Email us at: Volunteering@teessidehospice.co.uk
Summary
Volunteering
Social Care
Health
Middlesbrough
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Empathy
Mindfulness
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18
Training
These documents must be completed: 

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