Required Qualification:

• in Acupuncture.
• Current Acupuncture license will be an added advantage.

 Other Selection Criteria (skills, knowledge and experience):

• Demonstrable skills in understanding the place of acupuncture when working with individuals and their families.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Understanding of loss and grief and its impact on individuals and families and their social networks.
• Understanding of the dying process and the ability to manage the emotional impact of working with the dying and bereaved.
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Able to build relationships and work within a multi-professional team liaising with other members when appropriate.
• Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Confident in presenting and selling services as well as have a positive disposition.
• Able to work weekends and evenings (as may be required)
• Willingness to learn and implement new techniques and treatment protocols

Reports Directly to:

Medical Consultant

Position Summary:

The Acupuncturist will provide acupuncture treatments to all our patients and carers. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, as well as providing sessions that create a caring and safe environment, addressing the comfort needs of our patients, and positively impacting on the patients’ wellbeing. You will also be responsible for keeping accurate and thorough patients records and communicating with other members of the medical department about their recommended treatment plan.

KEY RESPONSIILITIES:

• Assess client condition by conducting brief health history and interview, observing client and interpreting findings.
• Maintain safe and clean treatment environment and adhering to Clean Needle Technique protocols; complying with procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
• Identify correct anatomical and proportional point locations based on patients’ anatomy and positions, contraindications, and precautions related to treatments.
• Administer acupuncture treatment using sterile, single use needles at specified locations to address patient’s chief complaint.
• Evaluate effects of treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating patient’s progress; modifying when necessary.
• Adhere to strict guidelines regarding patient’s health information.
• Educate patients on the quality of life benefits of consistent acupuncture care as well as provide a recommended course of treatment.
• Committed to, and to work for the best interests of the patients and continually act in accordance with relevant professional body code of conduct.
• Attend appropriate training education programs to meet the annual requirements of the relevant acupuncture professional body.
• Light cleaning and restocking of supplies as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Management.