Massage Therapist

**Key Accountabilities & Activities**:

- Demonstrate capability in massage therapy skills.
- Comply with instructions of the physiotherapist to treat patients following a designated treatment plan utilizing massage therapy technique.
- Be able to recognize change in the condition of a patient with guidance from physiotherapists and to monitor the patient’s response to any treatment undertaken.
- Monitor the reaction of patients to specific massage therapy techniques undertaken.
- Manage clinical risk within own caseload at all times including observing patients in all situations applicable to massage therapy, maintaining safety and security at all times.
- At all times, adhere to the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and take responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others in the working environment.
- Illustrate physical ability to carry out massage therapy techniques and therapeutic handling.
- Demonstrate dexterity, co-ordination and palpatory sensory skills for massage therapy treatment of patients.
- Ability to cope with occasional, potentially stressful, upsetting or emotional situations in an empathetic manner.
- Attend mandatory annual training (Fire, Manual Handling and Adult Basic Life Support).
- Adhere to NSMP protocols and policies.
- Comment on changes to NSMP policies and procedures as required.
- Be responsible for competent use and maintenance of all equipment used, to report defects in equipment in a timely manner.
- Undertake routine and general light cleaning/tidying tasks within their clinical areas.
- Process some administrative tasks particularly related to record keeping, filing, supplies, errands and message taking in consultation with physiotherapy staff.
- Ensure the supply and change of laundry in the clinical areas.
- Prepare and clean equipment used in treatment.
- Report all complaints and accidents immediately to a member of physiotherapy staff.
- Motivate and persuade patients through effective communication skills, with the benefit of verbal and non-verbal skills.
- Liaise with physiotherapists as appropriate
- Responsible to and report on a day-to-day basis to either the physiotherapist or the Line Manager / Clinic Director.
- Liaise with other physiotherapists or health professionals as necessary with regard to patient care.
- Communicate with managers, other administrative and support staff as necessary to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
- Attend any meetings and seminars/case conferences as deemed appropriate by physiotherapy staff, including staff meetings and assistant meetings.

**Necessary knowledge and Experience to be able to do the job**:
3-5 years of related experience. Minimum 1 year in similar position.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Ability to work under the supervision of the head Physiotherapist
- Personal insight and reflection skills and is aware of own strengths and weaknesses.
- Ability to establish good working relationships and to work within a team.
- Evidence of initiating a new service or bringing about change

**Education and Certification requirements**:
Massage Therapist or Soft Tissue Manipulation Diploma/Degree