About this role
Job summary
Our team of complementary therapists provide sessions to patients, carers and loved ones referred to Arthur Rank for Specialist Palliative Care. These are individually tailored to support both quality of life and symptom management. Sessions provide a safe space where patients and their carers can take a little time out of their daily challenges and achieve a sense of wellbeing. They may take place on the Inpatient Unit, in peoples own homes or as part of the Living Well Service programme.
We have 1 fixed term position until March 2028 available to join this team as a Complementary Therapist with an aromatherapy qualification. The hours of work are 21.5 per week, worked across ideally across Monday, Tuesday Thursday. However, we would be happy to discuss working hours and days at interview.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the attached job description & person specification for a full list of duties and requirements for this role. Please contact us if you would like any further information.
About us
We offer a range of benefits to our staff, including the option to retain membership to the NHS Pension scheme (subject to conditions.) Other benefits include:
NHS matched annual leave
Enhancements paid on top of basic salary for unsociable hours
Family friendly leave
Access to lease car services
Employee Assistance programmes
Long Service Awards
Discounts at our onsite bistro
Access to free parking
Ongoing training and development
Job description Job responsibilities
This role will holistically assess and deliver a high standard of Complementary therapy services to patients referred for Specialist Palliative Care. To plan and deliver those services in partnership with multi-disciplinary team colleagues on the in-patient unit, out patients, living well service and with patients living in the community, in order to achieve/ maintain quality of life regardless of diagnosis and prognosis.
To be successful in this role you will have a Level 3 (or higher) Aromatherapy qualification, along with previous experience working in a complementary therapy setting/ Due to the duties of the role it is also a requirement to hold a valid driving license and have access to a vehicle which can be used for work.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Adult and Child Barred Lists.
The closing date for this post is 28th August, and interviews will be held on 10th September. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Please note that the salary quoted is based on full time hours and needs to be pro-ratad for part time posts. We regret that we are unable to negotiate salary above the maximum stated within the advert.
We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults who draw on care and support and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity does not hold a sponsor license; therefore, we are unable to offer sponsorship to individuals who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, or that require sponsorship as a condition of an existing visa.
Person Specification
Knowledge, qualifications and experience Essential
At least 1 complementary therapy qualification meeting the minimum of level 3 as per the CNHC register with a hands-on face to face element in the training. Additional training in 1 or more modalities e.g. reiki, Indian head massage by the relevant accredited provider recognised by your professional association.
Desirable
N/A
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.
Employer details Employer name Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Address Cherry Hinton Road, Shelford Bottom
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB22 3FB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.arhc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)