Complementary Therapies Leadership Position
The goal of this role is to oversee the delivery of complementary therapies and have a pivotal impact in managing the provision of these services to children, teens, and their carers within the Haematology/Oncology setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the team and ensuring the highest quality of care. This will involve communicating effectively with all Haematology/Oncology staff, including the Palliative care team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with healthcare professionals to identify needs and coordinate the introduction of new therapies.
* Develop and implement strategies to improve the delivery of complementary therapies.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
Essential Criteria:
* Be registered on the Children's Division and/or the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
* Have at least 5 years post-registration experience of which 2 must be within an acute hospital setting.
* Qualification in a complementary therapy which includes at least one of the following massage/reflexology & aromatherapy at a diploma of higher education or degree level.
* Experience in complementary therapies involving children.
* Have the clinical, managerial, and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
* Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development at the appropriate level.