Complementary Therapy - Edinburgh Hospice

Marie Curie
VO100799

We are looking for volunteers to join our Complementary Therapy team and donate their time and professional skills as a therapist to support our hospice patients. This role will make a huge difference to the lives of those requiring end-of-life care.

Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
Provide a rounded approach to patients and their families to ensure the highest quality of care is given
Be aware of patients’ diagnosis, treatment and care before giving complementary therapies
Able to adapt a therapy, when required
Keep to the code of ethics and practice laid down by the governing body of the therapy and to Marie Curie’s policy for complementary therapists
Continue your professional development to refine or learn new skills
Attend any relevant or training sessions held by the Day Care Unit or Hospice

ABOUT US
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Experience required

The complementary therapies offered in Marie Curie may include any/or all of the following:
• Acupuncture
• Aromatherapy
• Hypnotherapy
• Massage (Holistic/Indian Head /Remedial)
• Reflexology
• Reiki
• Yoga and Relaxation Techniques
• HEARTS Process

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