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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-1st and 2nd
  • 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.

Click HERE to apply.

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

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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job Title

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Location

Cross site post- primarily based at Heald Green site

Salary

£39,388-£46,311pro rata, Band 6 Competency Based Framework

Hours

30 to 37.5 hours over 4/5 days including Fridays

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s 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 St Ann’s 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

The Role

The Specialist Occupational Therapist will:

  • Assess patients with complex needs and provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice/treatment plans.
  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Co-ordinate and deliver the in and out patient Occupational Therapy service at the Heald Green in conjunction with colleagues.
  • Contribute to training on topics relevant to Occupational Therapy in palliative care at the hospice.
  • Support and mentor the Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner
  • Act in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council and professional code of conduct.
  • Actively participate in continued professional development and the hospice performance and development review programme.
  • Work in conjunction with community Occupational Therapists to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Be a Moving and handling key trainer (or work towards this)

Requirements

The Specialist Occupational Therapist will have:

  • Hold a diploma/BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Be registered with HCPC
  • Have experience in working with patients with a range of long term conditions including those with palliative care needs.

The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be able to:

  • Demonstrate significant and relevant post registration experience ideally in a range of settings.
  • Provide patient centred care that recognises a person’s individual concerns, goals and beliefs.
  • Demonstrate experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
  • Demonstrate verbal, written communication and IT skills.
  • Work as a lone worker as part of a cross-site team.
  • Deliver training internally and externally.
  • Work independently and as part of a group.
  • Effectively manage competing demands/priorities and work under pressure.
  • Educate, support/mentor staff/students to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Understand the complex effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments on the physical and psychological status of patients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies/skills to deliver specialist, personalised and timely Occupational Therapy interventions with patients and their carers/families.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Occupational Therapy in palliative care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and ability to conduct complex moving and handling risk assessments and communicate these to others.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement, audit and service development to ensure high clinical standards.
  • Travel between the two hospice sites as needed.
  • Demonstrate professional resilience and identify own development needs and show evidence of continued professional development.

In addition, it would be desirable if the Specialist Occupational Therapist had:

  • A Clinical Educators Qualification
  • Completed enhanced/advanced communication skills training.
  • A Moving and Handling Key trainer qualification (Train the trainer)
  • Experience of community work
  • Experience of facilitating patient groups

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.

Click HERE to apply.

Please contact Gemma Spedding on 0161 702 5432 or email gspedding@sah.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 Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, 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: 22nd September 2025

Interview date: 29th September 2025

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Bank Occupational Therapist

Job Title

Bank Specialist Occupational Therapist

Location

Cross site team, Little Hulton and Heald Green

Salary

Hospice Band 6, £20.20 per hour

Hours

Ad hoc to cover service needs between 08.00 and 17.00, Monday to Friday.

Contract

Bank

Introduction

At St Ann’s 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 St Ann’s 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

The Role

The Bank Specialist Occupational Therapist will:

  • Assess and develop occupational Therapy treatment plans to meet the needs of a range of patients with palliative care/life limiting conditions in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Lead, assess, plan and facilitate timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit in conjunction with the MDT.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally to promote and assist the delivery of effective personalised rehabilitation services.
  • Support student and assistant practitioner learning and education when on duty.
  • Be aware of and contribute to delivering and maintaining the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.
  • Facilitate group programmes/ sessions on topics relevant to the profession of Occupational Therapy.
  • Use the incident reporting system appropriately.
  • Support the collection of relevant data and patient feedback to assist with service development and organisational needs.
  • Maintain their own professional development in line with HCPC requirements.

Requirements

The Bank Specialist Occupational Therapist will:

  • Hold a diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HCPC
  • Have post registration clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist including working with people with long-term conditions or palliative care needs.
  • Have experience of delivering Occupational Therapy in a range of settings ideally including lone working and community work.
  • Have experience of assessing and managing needs in relation to safe moving and handling.

The Bank Specialist Occupational Therapist will be able to:

  • Demonstrate experience of working in a palliative care setting/or with people with palliative care needs.
  • Demonstrate Occupational Therapy knowledge and skills relevant to or transferrable to the field of palliative care.
  • Contribute to managing a complex Occupational Therapy caseload, assessing and managing risk appropriately and facilitating timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit.
  • Support the development of others including students.
  • Manage competing demands and prioritise work effectively to meet service needs.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal and written) and be able to adapt communication style to the situation.
  • Use their own initiative and work independently.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Care Quality Commission requirements.
  • Work effectively with the wider hospice MDT.
  • Be able to access and use hospice IT systems including the patient administration system EMIS.
  • Travel between hospice sites and into the community to visit patients’ homes.
  • Demonstrate the values of the organisation with a sensitive, flexible, resilient and compassionate manner.

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)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited 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.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Gemma Spedding on 0161 702 5432 or email gspedding@sah.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 Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, 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

Closing date: 4th August 2025

Interview date: 11th August 2025

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Bank Physiotherapist

Job Title

Bank Physiotherapist

Location

Hours could be offered at either Little Hulton or Heald Green sites.

Salary

Hospice Band 6, £20.20 per hour

Hours

Ad hoc to cover service needs. The service operates between 08.00 and 17:00hrs Monday to Friday.

Contract

Bank

Introduction

At St Ann’s 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 St Ann’s 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

The Role

The Bank Physiotherapist will:

  • Assess and develop Physiotherapy treatment plans to meet the needs of a range of patients with palliative care/life limiting conditions in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • Lead, assess, plan and facilitate timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit in conjunction with the MDT.
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally to promote and assist the delivery of effective personalised rehabilitation services.
  • Support student learning and education when on duty.
  • Be aware of and contribute to delivering and maintaining the requirements of the Care Quality Commission.
  • Facilitate group programmes / sessions on topics relevant to the profession of Physiotherapy.
  • Use the incident reporting system appropriately.
  • Support the collection of relevant data and patient feedback to assist with service development and organisational needs.
  • Maintain their own professional development in line with HCPC requirements.

Requirements

The Bank Physiotherapist will:

  • Hold a diploma/degree in Physiotherapy and be registered with HCPC
  • Have post registration clinical experience as a Physiotherapist including working with people with long-term conditions or palliative care needs.
  • Have experience of delivering Physiotherapy in a range of settings ideally including lone working and community work.
  • Have experience of assessing and managing needs in relation to safe moving and handling.

The Bank Physiotherapist will be able to:

  • Demonstrate experience of working in a palliative care setting/or with people with palliative care needs.
  • Demonstrate Physiotherapy knowledge and skills relevant to or transferrable to the field of palliative care.
  • Contribute to managing a complex Physiotherapy caseload, assessing and managing risk appropriately and facilitating timely and effective discharges from the in-patient unit.
  • Support the development of others including students.
  • Manage competing demands and prioritise work effectively to meet service needs.
  • Communicate effectively (verbal and written) and be able to adapt communication style to the situation.
  • Use their own initiative and work independently.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Care Quality Commission requirements.
  • Work effectively with the wider hospice MDT.
  • Be able to access and use hospice IT systems including the patient administration system EMIS.
  • Travel between hospice sites and into the community to visit patients’ homes.
  • Demonstrate the values of the organisation with a sensitive, flexible, resilient and compassionate manner.

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)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited 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.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Fran Brown, Rehab Team Lead or Lucy Kesek, Lead Physiotherapist on 0161 498 3659 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 Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, 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: 11th July 2025

Interview date: 23rd July 2025

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Specialist Occupational Therapist

Job Title

Specialist Occupational Therapist

Location

Cross-Site, primarily based at Heald Green

Salary

Hospice Band 6

£39,388 – £46,311, pro rata

Hours

30 to 37.5 hours over 4/5 days including Fridays

Contract

Permanent

Introduction

At St Ann’s 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 St Ann’s 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

The Role

The Specialist Occupational Therapist will:

  • Assess patients with complex needs and provide specialist Occupational Therapy advice/treatment plans.
  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Co-ordinate and deliver the in and out patient Occupational Therapy service at the Heald Green in conjunction with colleagues.
  • Contribute to training on topics relevant to Occupational Therapy in palliative care at the hospice.
  • Support and mentor the Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner
  • Act in accordance with the Health and Care Professions Council and professional code of conduct.
  • Actively participate in continued professional development and the hospice performance and development review programme.
  • Work in conjunction with community Occupational Therapists to ensure that patients receive timely and appropriate Occupational Therapy interventions.
  • Be a Moving and handling key trainer(or work towards this)

Requirements

The Specialist Occupational Therapist will have:

  • A diploma/BSc Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Be registered with HCPC
  • Experience in working with patients with a range of long term conditions including those with palliative care needs.

The Specialist Occupational Therapist will be able to:

  • Demonstrate significant and relevant post registration experience.
  • Provide patient centred care that recognises a person’s individual concerns, goals and beliefs.
  • Demonstrate experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
  • Demonstrate verbal, written communication and IT skills.
  • Work as a lone worker as part of a cross-site team.
  • Deliver training internally and externally.
  • Work independently and as part of a group.
  • Effectively manage competing demands/priorities and work under pressure.
  • Educate, support/mentor staff/students to develop their skills and knowledge.
  • Understand the complex effects of a range of life limiting conditions and their treatments on the physical and psychological status of patients.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use a variety of strategies/skills to deliver specialist, personalised and timely Occupational Therapy interventions with patients and their carers/families.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of Occupational Therapy in palliative care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding and ability to conduct complex moving and handling risk assessments.
  • Actively participate in quality improvement, audit and service development to ensure high clinical standards.
  • Travel between the two hospice sites as needed.
  • Demonstrate professional resilience and identify own development needs and show evidence of continued professional development.

In addition, it would be desirable if the Specialist Occupational Therapist had:

  • A Clinical Educators Qualification
  • Completed enhanced/advanced communication skills training.
  • A Moving and Handling Key trainer qualification (Train the trainer)
  • Experience of community work
  • Experience of facilitating patient groups

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)
  • Health cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • IIP accredited 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.

Click HERE to apply. 

Please contact Gemma Spedding lead OT on 0161 702 5432 or email gspedding@sah.org.uk for an informal discussion about the role

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 Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, 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: 7th July 2025

Interview date: 16th July 2025

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Specialist Physiotherapist

Specialist Physiotherapist

Location

This role is cross-site, based at our Heald Green and Little Hulton hospices

Salary

Band 6, £38,241 – £43,897, Competency Based Framework

Hours

Full time (37.5 hours) over 5 days but some flexibility considered

Contract

Permanent

Contact

Lucy Kesek

Advanced Physiotherapist

0161 702 5432

Fran Brown

Rehab Team Lead

0161 498 3659.

Job summary

  • The physiotherapist will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team. They will be a role model for clinical staff; demonstrating a professional and proactive approach to providing rehabilitative advice and support to patients with life limiting illnesses.
  • The physiotherapist will work with rehabilitation team colleagues to deliver a physiotherapy service for the hospice. They will need to be able to prioritise and work efficiently to ensure the complex needs of in-patients and outpatients are met in a timely manner.
  • The physiotherapist will actively participate in developing cross-site physiotherapy services at the hospice.
  • The physiotherapist will be aware of and deliver services in line with best practice guidelines and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission in order to ensure the aims and objectives of the organisation are met.

The Role

  • Assess patients with complex needs and provide specialist physiotherapy advice/treatment plans.
  • Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist physiotherapy advice.
  • Co-ordinate and deliver the in and out patient Physiotherapy service at Little Hulton in conjunction with colleagues.
  • Contribute to training on topics relevant to physiotherapy in palliative care at the hospice.
  • Support and mentor the Rehabilitation Assistant Practitioner.

The Person

  • Are you an experienced Physiotherapist with interest or skills in Palliative Care?
  • Can you demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member, managing competing priorities?
  • You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motivated by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice
  • Hold a diploma/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy
  • Be registered with HCPC

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 rate for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution
  • Life cover
  • Free parking
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Flexibility to fit your work around your home life / hybrid working

Application

If this role sounds like you and you want to make a real difference for a much-loved charity, please click here.

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 Standard/Enhanced DBS Check, 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

Closing date: 14th November 2024

Interview date: 22nd November 2024

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Bank Occupational Therapist

Bank Occupational Therapist

Contract

Permanent Bank Contract

Location

Cross Site – Heald Green and Little Hulton

Salary

Hospice Band 6, £19.64 per hour

Competency Frameworks are used to determine pay levels on appointment to a post and also pay progression whilst in post. Individual competencies within the Competency Frameworks are aligned to qualifications, knowledge and skills.

Hours

Ad hoc to cover service needs. The service operates between 08-00 and 17-00hrs, Monday to Friday.

Introduction

At St Ann’s, 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 St Ann’s 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.

The Role

  • The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the effective delivery of Occupational Therapy services to inpatients and outpatients at the hospice.
  • The postholder will carry out clinical duties in accordance with hospice policies, procedures and standards.
  • The post holder must act in accordance with professional Codes of Conduct at all times and will contribute and work collaboratively with the wider MDT in line with the clinical and hospice strategy, values and business objectives.
  • The post holder will deliver specialist clinical services as a Bank Occupational Therapist
  • St Ann’s delivers a service across 2 sites and the post holder will lead a service that delivers services across both sites. There will therefore be occasions where you are required to travel and provide cross-site cover.

The Person

  • Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist with an interest or skills in Palliative Care?
  • Can you demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member, managing competing practices?
  • You must be passionate about our patients and a collaborative colleague.
  • Most importantly, you must be wholeheartedly committed to and motived by the purpose and values of St Ann’s Hospice.

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)
  • Free parking
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution. Ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
  • Life cover (Scottish Widows Pension scheme)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Call to action – How to Apply

Please click here to apply via NHS Jobs.

Please contact Gemma Spedding, Advanced Occupational Therapist for an informal chat on 0161 498 3659.

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 an Enhanced DBS Check, 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.

Closing Date: 12th November 2024

Interview Date: 25th November 2024

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Complementary Therapist

Complementary Therapist

Location

Cross Site – Heald Green and Little Hulton

Salary

Hospice Band 5, £29,970-£36,483.

Competency Frameworks are used to determine pay levels on appointment to a post and also pay progression whilst in post. Individual competencies within the Competency Frameworks are aligned to qualifications, knowledge and skills.

Hours

24 hours per week, worked over four days (between Monday and Friday)

Introduction

At St Ann’s we are proud of our heritage of providing excellent care to those living with or affected by life limiting illnesses, we are looking forward to continue that care and sustaining St Ann’s for future generations.

Our patients lie at the heart of everything we do and we need talented and committed people to provide their care and to ensure St Ann’s is fit for the future.

“It feels like a privilege to add value and quality to life when someone’s days are short in the palliative phase of their illness.”

Bobby Magee, Advanced Physiotherapist

The Role

As a Complementary Therapist, you will:

Assess and Advise: Evaluate patients with complex needs, provide expert advice and develop personalised therapy plans.

Tailor Treatments: Adapt therapies to meet individual patient needs

Collaborate: Work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to ensure patients’ needs are met.

Manage Referrals: Oversee the referral process to the complementary therapy service, ensuring appropriate allocation in conjunction with colleagues.

Handle Caseloads: Manage the complementary therapy caseload with colleagues, ensuring timely patient reviews and treatments.

Train and Educate: Organise, deliver, and evaluate training related to complementary therapy at the hospice to internal and external colleagues.

Supervise Volunteers: Provide support and supervision to volunteer therapists, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

The Person

Are you a qualified therapist passionate about delivering holistic care? We are looking for a skilled Complementary Therapist to join our dedicated team and enhance the well-being of our patients and carers/families.

Can you demonstrate the ability to use various strategies to provide skilled, compassionate, individualised therapies to patients and their carers/families?

Are you able to demonstrate the importance of complementary therapy in palliative care?

As our ideal candidate, you will be qualified to safely and competently deliver complementary therapies including Reflexology, Indian Head Massage/Massage, and Aromatherapy. You should hold recognised certifications from relevant bodies such as the Aromatherapy Regulation Working Group (e.g., IFPA, ITEC), The Reflexology Forum (e.g., AOR, BRA), and The British Association of Massage Therapy, as well as Reiki 1st and 2nd degrees. If you are not already certified in Reiki Level 2, you must be willing to achieve this within your first year of employment.

The role demands the ability to work independently as well as part of a team, effectively managing time and cross-site caseloads.

You will need to be able to independently travel between our two hospice sites.

If this sounds like you, apply today to bring your expertise in complementary therapies to a compassionate and supportive environment.

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)
  • Free parking
  • Contributory pension scheme up to 7% matched contribution. Ability to continue with a previously held NHS pension (subject to making contributions into the scheme in the previous 12 months).
  • Life cover (Scottish Widows Pension scheme)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Buy an additional week annual leave (pro rate for part-time)
  • Heath cash plan
  • Discounted lunches on site
  • Meaningful work, making a difference in the lives of others
  • Opportunity to develop your leadership skills within a structured development framework
  • IIP accredited employer creating the right environment for everyone to thrive and reach their potential

Call to action – How to Apply

Please click here to apply via NHS Jobs.

Please contact Fran Brown, Rehab Team Leader & Macmillan Advanced Specialist Occupational Therapist for an informal chat on 0161 498 3659.

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 an Enhanced DBS Check, 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.

Closing Date: 11th November 2024

Interview Date: 18th November 2024

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