Complementary Therapist

Job Title

Complementary Therapist

Location

Cross-site with regular travel across Greater Manchester and further afield upon request.

Salary

Hospice Band 5, £29,970-£36,483 Pro rata (Competency Based Framework)

Hours

24 hours over four days- Monday to Friday (Friday essential)

Contract

Part Time / Permanent

Introduction

At Moya Cole Hospice, there’s one thing that motivates us and that’s providing excellent care and support to those living with or affected by life-limiting Illnesses. We’re continuously developing our plans for delivering outstanding person-centered care that is innovative and evidence- based and to ensure Moya Cole is in the best shape possible for future generations. You’ll be challenged, inspired and empowered to help us achieve our purpose and to play your part in making a difference.

Job Summary

We’re looking for a motivated Complementary Therapist to join our cross‑site Rehabilitation Team, delivering therapies that support patients living with life limiting illnesses, and their carers and families, across our Heald Green and Little Hulton sites. You will be a committed and professional Complementary Therapist who is able to work both independently and as part of a team, bringing compassion, adaptability and a proactive approach to supporting patients and families.

The Role

As an important member of the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team, you will provide safe, effective complementary therapies that place each person’s individual concerns, goals, beliefs and culture at the centre of care.

The Complementary Therapist will:

• Assess patients, support the development therapy plans and record accurate clinical notes.
• Adapt therapies to meet individual needs and work within your competency, seeking support from senior staff where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients’ needs are met.
• Support the management of referrals and the allocation of complementary therapy sessions.
• Support the complementary therapy caseload across both sites to ensure timely reviews.
• Provide informal support and training to volunteer therapists and contribute to hospice training.
• Support safe storage and stock management of therapy resources.
• Adhere to hospice policies and participate in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

The Complementary Therapist will have:

Essential: 

• Be qualified to safely and competently deliver complementary therapies used at the hospice to include the following: Reflexology, Indian Head Massage/Massage, and Aromatherapy level 3.
• The successful candidate would be required and supported to achieve reiki training to level 2 if not already achieved within the first year of employment.
• Hold qualifications as recognised by: Aromatherapy Regulation Working Group e.g. IFPA, ITEC, The Vocational Training Charitable Trust, The Reflexology Forum e.g. AOR, BRA and The British Association of Massage Therapy, Reiki-1^st and 2^nd
• Demonstrate relevant post qualification experience
• Provide patient centred care that recognises a person’s individual concerns, goals, beliefs and culture.
• Demonstrate an understanding of multi-disciplinary team working.
• Demonstrate effective oral, written communication and IT skills
• Deliver presentations/training internally and externally with support from senior therapist to enable staff to develop their knowledge of complementary therapy.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Effectively manage their time and cross-site caseloads.
• Support with induction, and informal support of volunteers to deliver safe and effective complementary therapies, with support from senior therapist
• Understand the effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments and the implications when delivering complementary therapies.
• Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies to engage in skilled, compassionate, individualised and timely therapies with patients and their carers: and evaluate the effectiveness of these, seeking support from senior therapist as required
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of complementary therapy in palliative care.
• Participate in quality improvement, audit and service improvement to ensure high clinical standards in conjunction with senior therapist
• Travel between the two hospice sites.
• Identify own development needs and show evidence of continued professional development.

Desirable:

• Has completed relevant courses applicable to palliative care.
• Has experience of working with people with life limiting conditions.
• Has experience of working with volunteers
• Is a member of a special interest group
• Is trained to the level of Reiki level 2.

Key Benefits

• 35 days annual leave rising to 37 after 5 years and 41 after 10 years (inc. bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees)
• Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rata for part-time)
• Heath cash plan
• Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution (or the ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contribution’s into the scheme in the previous 12 months)
• Life cover
• Free parking
• Discounted meals on site
• Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
• IIP Platinum employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

How to Apply

If you would like to contribute to making a difference for a much-loved charity, we’d love to hear from you.

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Please contact Fran Brown on 0161 498 3659 or email Fran.brown@moyacole.org.uk for more information.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS Check at the level appropriate to the role, the cost of which is covered by the hospice. Any post holder within the organisation will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff must work in accordance with their statutory roles and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding in accordance with the Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2023, The Care Act 2014, and Prevent Duty 2015.

Timescales

We reserve the right to close and interview prior to the dates outlined below.

Closing date: 07/05/2026

Interview date: 18/05/2026