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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forest Holme Hospice

5 Seldown Road

Poole

BH15 1TS

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

153-SP03606