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Massage therapist volunteer

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Are you a qualified massage therapist who would like to use your skills to improve the wellbeing of our patients and family members. We are looking for therapists who can visit patients at home and also treat them in our patient buildings in St Albans and Watford.

Detailed Description

Our volunteer complementary therapists work with our clinical teams to offer a range of therapies to patients and carers in our nursing areas. This vital service contributes to the wellbeing of our patients and is part of the holistic care that we provide. If you are a qualified massage therapist and would like to gain experience in the palliative care sector, we would love to hear from you. You will be part of a team and we offer a full induction and education programme, along with continuing professional, clinical and personal support.

Activities you will be doing

Caring

What skills are required for this role

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Why these skills are required

- a qualification in massage therapy - an interest in working in the field of palliative care - someone with a calm and empathetic manner - excellent listening and communication skills

What is in it for you

- Working with patients and families dealing with life-limiting illness is incredibly rewarding - you will feel that you have made a real difference to people at a very difficult time in their lives. - you will be using and developing your skills in the important area of palliative care - our friendly team will make sure you are fully supported to provide your treatments - some of our volunteers do go on to get jobs with us. If you would like to see our current job vacancies please visit our website and click on the Jobs button

Time Commitment

This is flexible, but we would hope that you could offer a minimum of 2 treatments a week.

AL3 5QX

At our Inpatient Unit in St Albans, Waverley Road, and in the community in Hertfordshire

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over
We Welcome
Anyone with the appropriate qualification who has an interest in treating people affected by a life-limiting illness.
Location
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