Job summary Complementary Therapist Part time 18.75 hours per week Salary £26,020 - £27,979 per annum full time which is £13,010 - £13,989 per annum pro rata for 18.75 hours per week St Oswalds Hospice provides exceptional palliative care. We value complementary therapies in enhancing patient well-being and are looking for a compassionate Complementary Therapist to join our team. About the Role: You will work as part of the Focus on Living team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based complementary therapy interventions that enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of adult hospice patients, their families, and carers both within St Oswalds Hospice (Focus on Living centre, Adult Inpatient and Children and Young Adults) and in a patient home if necessary. You will contribute to holistic palliative care by supporting symptom management, improving quality of life, and promoting relaxation and comfort in alignment with the hospices values and ethos.If youd like to get a feel for the place, wed love you to come for a look around. Interview date; Wednesday 12 February 2025 If after reading the job description you require further information or wish to arrange a visit please contact Jen Saunderson, Sister Focus on Living Centre on 01912850063 or jennifersaundersonstoswaldsuk.org Main duties of the job What Were Looking For Diploma level 3 or above in Essential Aromatherapy or equivalent (e.g. massage, reflexology) Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., FHT, CNHC). Experience delivering complementary therapies in healthcare or palliative care settings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. Willingness to travel for community-based activities as needed. What We Offer A fulfilling role within a supportive and caring environment. Opportunities for professional development and training in palliative and holistic care. The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and their families. About us Registered Charity No. 503386 St Oswalds Hospice aims to be an equal opportunities employer Disability Confident Leader. This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). You must have existing right to work in the UK for this role. This role involves direct contact with vulnerable adults or other at-risk individuals. You will be expected to safeguard and promote the welfare of these individuals, maintain an awareness of safeguarding issues and an understanding of standard reporting procedures. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time if we receive a high volume of applications or if a suitable candidate is found Date posted 13 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13,010 to £13,989 a year per annum actual salary Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0001-25-0007 Job locations Regent Ave Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1EE Job description Job responsibilities To deliver high-quality, evidence-based complementary therapy interventions that enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of adult hospice patients, their families, and carers both within St Oswalds Hospice (Focus on Living centre, Adult Inpatient and Children and Young Adults) and in a patients home if necessary. The therapist will contribute to holistic palliative care by supporting symptom management, improving quality of life, and promoting relaxation and comfort in alignment with the hospices values and ethos. Job description Job responsibilities To deliver high-quality, evidence-based complementary therapy interventions that enhance the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of adult hospice patients, their families, and carers both within St Oswalds Hospice (Focus on Living centre, Adult Inpatient and Children and Young Adults) and in a patients home if necessary. The therapist will contribute to holistic palliative care by supporting symptom management, improving quality of life, and promoting relaxation and comfort in alignment with the hospices values and ethos. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached job description for full details Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached job description for full details 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. 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name St Oswald's Hospice Ltd Address Regent Ave Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1EE Employer's website https://www.stoswaldsuk.org/ (Opens in a new tab)