Complementary Therapy Lead

NHS; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Complementary Therapy Lead to work part-time, offering holistic support to patients. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and making a difference through patient-centered care. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, relevant qualifications in massage and reflexology, and be able to cope with emotional environments. This role is a rewarding opportunity within a supportive team aimed at enhancing well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a Complementary Therapist.
• Experience providing holistic therapy support to patients and carers.
• Experience in palliative care setting or with end of life care.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the Complementary Therapist at the Hospice.
• Provide support to patients and their support network.
• Work across various Hospice services including the IPU and outpatients.

Skills

Holistic patient-centred support

Emotional resilience

Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Massage and Anatomy

Diploma in Reflexology

Diploma in Indian head massage

Job description

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.

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

• 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.
• 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

• 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

• 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.
• 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.