St Catherine’s Hospice

Complementary Therapy Lead

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Job summary

PLEASE APPLY FOR THIS ROLE DIRECTLY VIA OUR ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE WEBSITE, LINK BELOW:

https://stcatherineshospice.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=53e62ee6-e1a7-4b98-be30-b2bd0257ae18

This post is offered on apart time basis, working 15 hours per week, worked across 2 days, either Monday or Thursday and Wednesday as a set day. Our working hours are either 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9am - 5pm. This role is offered on a fixed term basis for 18 months.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced Complementary Therapy Lead?Would you find it rewarding to provide holistic, patient centred support and make a difference when it matters most? Then our this role sounds like it's for you!

This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a fun and forward thinking Wellbeing Team involving Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Spiritual Care, Counselling and Social Work.

About us

When you join St Catherines, you will be joining a supportive team all working towards abig ambition: that will be here for you through the joyful memories, final goodbyes and moments after. If that sounds like something you would find fulfilling, please apply today.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,268.40 to £14,106 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

B0271-VA224

Job locations

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH119SL


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a job share which will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Complementary Therapist at the Hospice and make a difference for patients and their support network under our care.

You will work across a broad range of Hospice services including, the IPU, outpatients and group work within our wellbeing centre.

Please note, the successful candidate will be an essential car user, therefore candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a job share which will give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Complementary Therapist at the Hospice and make a difference for patients and their support network under our care.

You will work across a broad range of Hospice services including, the IPU, outpatients and group work within our wellbeing centre.

Please note, the successful candidate will be an essential car user, therefore candidates must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a Complementary Therapist.
  • To have experience of providing holistic, patient centred Complementary Therapy support to patients and carers.

Desirable

  • Experience of offering treatment in a palliative or end of life care setting, or with patients receiving end of life care in the community

Attitude and Behaviours

Essential

  • Understanding of palliative care and the challenges experienced by patients and families
  • Able to cope with emotional environments, aware of professional boundaries and motivated to access support/reflection when required

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Massage and Anatomy and Physiology, Aromatherapy and reflexology to level 3 or equivalent.
  • Member of a professional body such as FHT, AOR or, CTHA.

Desirable

  • Diploma in Reflexology
  • Diploma in Indian head massage to level 3.
  • Additional therapy qualifications, e.g., reiki, meditation/relaxation, pedicure/manicure
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a Complementary Therapist.
  • To have experience of providing holistic, patient centred Complementary Therapy support to patients and carers.

Desirable

  • Experience of offering treatment in a palliative or end of life care setting, or with patients receiving end of life care in the community

Attitude and Behaviours

Essential

  • Understanding of palliative care and the challenges experienced by patients and families
  • Able to cope with emotional environments, aware of professional boundaries and motivated to access support/reflection when required

Qualifications

Essential

  • Diploma in Massage and Anatomy and Physiology, Aromatherapy and reflexology to level 3 or equivalent.
  • Member of a professional body such as FHT, AOR or, CTHA.

Desirable

  • Diploma in Reflexology
  • Diploma in Indian head massage to level 3.
  • Additional therapy qualifications, e.g., reiki, meditation/relaxation, pedicure/manicure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH119SL


Employer's website

https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Catherine’s Hospice

Address

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH119SL


Employer's website

https://www.stch.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

jobs@stch.org.uk

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,268.40 to £14,106 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

B0271-VA224

Job locations

St. Catherines Hospice

Grace Holland Avenue

Pease Pottage

Crawley

West Sussex

RH119SL


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