Job summary
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Complementary Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing a variety of therapeutic services, such as massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, or other therapies, tailored to the needs of palliative and cancer care patients. Your role will be to support the physical, emotional, and well-being of our patients, helping to alleviate symptoms and enhance their quality of life.
UHD in collaboration with Forest Holme Hospice Charity are currently able to offer our patients access to:
- ReflexologyEmotional Freedom TechniqueReikiAromatherapy
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who are fully qualified in the delivery of reflexology but welcome applications from those who are qualified in other complementary therapies.
Registration with CNHC or other relevant body essential.
Base Location: Forest Holme Hospice
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Our aim is to provide and further develop comprehensive holistic patient cantered individually tailored complementary therapy and support throughout the patient journey, from initial diagnosis, through treatment and discharge, including end of life care.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Diploma in massage/aromatherapy/reflexology
Desirable
- Cancer nursing qualification
- Emotional Freedom Technique qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1 - 2 years' practising massage/aromatherapy/reflexology.
Desirable
- 1 year practicing massage/ aromatherapy/reflexology in the field of oncology/ palliative care.
- Experience in presentations and in Training.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Oncology and relevant treatments given for the treatment of cancer and their side effects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Diploma in massage/aromatherapy/reflexology
Desirable
- Cancer nursing qualification
- Emotional Freedom Technique qualification
Experience
Essential
- 1 - 2 years' practising massage/aromatherapy/reflexology.
Desirable
- 1 year practicing massage/ aromatherapy/reflexology in the field of oncology/ palliative care.
- Experience in presentations and in Training.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Oncology and relevant treatments given for the treatment of cancer and their side effects.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
