Complementary Therapy Assistant

Trinity Hospice & Palliative Care Services; Bispham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Complementary Therapy Assistant at a leading hospice. Provide essential therapies to enhance patient comfort and well-being in a supportive environment, ensuring high standards of care and participation in service development. Exciting opportunities for professional growth await.

Benefits

38 days annual leave, pro rata

Health and wellbeing benefits

Free car parking on site

Professional registration fees reimbursed

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or hospice settings.
• Basic training in massage, aromatherapy, or reflexology.
• Membership in a professional body preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complementary therapies according to patient needs.
• Support patients with respect and dignity.
• Maintain hygiene and professional standards.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Understanding of Health & Safety

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Certification in Complementary Therapy

Job description

£34,817 rising to £37,518 after 12 months in post (pro rata)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Complementary Therapy Assistant to join our Living Well Services team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support patients, carers, and families by delivering a range of complementary therapies that enhance comfort, wellbeing, and symptom relief.

You will work closely with clinical and wellbeing teams to provide therapies such as massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, and reiki, tailored to individual needs in hospice, community, or outpatient settings.

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver safe and effective complementary therapies in line with assessed needs and within your scope of practice.
• Support patients with empathy, dignity, and respect, ensuring informed consent and comfort throughout.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, documentation, and professional conduct.
• Participate in team handovers, audits, and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to patient education, informal teaching, and peer learning.

About You

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Basic training or certification in at least one complementary therapy (e.g. massage, aromatherapy, reflexology).
• Experience working in a care, hospice, or healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work sensitively with patients with life-limiting conditions.
• Understanding of confidentiality, infection control, and health & safety.
• Additional complementary therapy qualifications (e.g. Reiki, Indian Head Massage).
• Experience in palliative or end-of-life care.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. FHT, CNHC).

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to holistic, person-centred care. We offer opportunities for professional development, reflective practice, and the chance to make a real difference in people’s lives.

For further information, please contact Donna Clark on 01253 952608 or email [e-mail]

• 38 days annual leave each year, pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Various Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to complementary therapy and counselling.
• Free car parking on site
• Professional annual Registration fees reimbursed
• Pension scheme or NHS Pensions are transferable
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity benefits

For more information and to apply for this role please visit NHS Jobs (please note – Trinity Hospice is not part of the NHS but utilise the NHS vacancy platform)

https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ Job Reference J181-B0270-25-0005

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