Volunteer Complementary Therapist (Acupuncture)
The Mulberry Centre
Experienced/qualified volunteer acupuncturist required 3 hours a week/fortnight at The Mulberry Centre, a cancer support charity in Isleworth.
Our volunteer complementary therapists provide complementary therapies for people with a diagnosis of cancer, their carers and bereaved. Therapies offered are recognised as having positive benefits and are given with the aim of relieving stress related symptoms and encourage relaxation. Currently, the touch-based therapies offered are: Aromatherapy / Massage / Reflexology / Reiki / Shiatsu or Acupuncture. We are looking for a new acupuncturist to start in September. Time commitment: 2 to 3 hours, weekly or fortnightly. Main Duties • Clients with a cancer diagnosis, carers or the bereaved are offered four treatments of one hour each. • Each therapy is adapted to the needs of the individual, depending on the client’s condition. Treatments are also carried out in chairs if needed, adjusting positioning and techniques used. Volunteer Specification The Mulberry Centre is committed to providing the highest quality of care and therapists are expected to: Have studied and qualified at a recognised college/school (ITEC equivalent). Be a member of their professional body. Have personal, professional indemnity insurance. Consider, or be undertaking, further professional development. Have been qualified in their therapy and actively practising for at least one year. Must not have had personal experience of cancer (either themselves or a close family member) or have been bereaved within the preceding two years. All therapists must have or be eligible for registration with CNHC or any equivalent body, such as BAcC for acupunturists.
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The Mulberry Centre is committed to providing the highest quality of care and therapists are expected to: Have studied and qualified at a recognised college/school (ITEC equivalent). Be a member of their professional body. Have personal, professional indemnity insurance. Consider, or be undertaking, further professional development. Have been qualified in their therapy and actively practising for at least one year. Must not have had personal experience of cancer (either themselves or a close family member) or have been bereaved within the preceding two years. All therapists must have or be eligible for registration with CNHC or any equivalent body, such as BAcC for acupunturists.
Induction, ongoing support from a member of staff, friendly environment, travel expenses paid
3 hours per week or fortnight for at least 6 months
TW7 6AF
The Mulberry Centre, West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth
By bus or car to West Middlesex University Hospital
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