Volunteer Reiki Practitioner

Aims: To provide reiki to individuals and carers referred to the service, alongside the other palliative care complementary therapists within the hospice.  

Main Tasks: 

•Liaise with therapies staff to link groups and prioritise individuals to be seen.  
•Prioritise referrals for the ward and liaise with the nursing staff.  
•Obtain verbal consent from the individual receiving reiki.  
•Perform reiki where appropriate in line with the hospices’ Complementary Therapy policy. 
•Input information into individual notes/iCare.  
•Ensure all consumables are in date and in stock.  
•Liaise with the Therapies Manager and Palliative Care Complementary Therapists.  
•Attend team meetings and any supervision/support organised for you by the Therapies Manager.  
•Attend, and update, the hospice’s mandatory training topics; and other essential topics as and when they are notified to you.  

Skills

Reiki certification Level 2 or above
Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology qualification
2 years post qualification work experience
Registered with a recognised professional body
Enhanced DBS
Personal indemnity insurance

Skills and Experience: 
•Minimum qualification level of L2 Reiki along with a Level 3 Anatomy and Physiology qualification
•Hold current personal Indemnity insurance  
•Two years post qualification working experience  
•IT competent
•Ability to record service user activity
•Experience of working with distressed individuals

Personal Qualities:
•Willingness to learn new software packages where required
•Good listening skills
•Empathetic
•To be flexible within our rota

Details

  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
    • Hold current personal Indemnity insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

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Morning Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

When / Where: Saint Francis Hospice, Between Mon and Fri, 10.30am- 3.30pm hours to be agreed.

Location

The Hall, Broxhill Road
Havering-Atte-Bower
Romford
Essex
RM4 1QH

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