Complementary Therapist
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 January 2026 |
| Location: | 317 Cumberland Infirmary, CA2 7HY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9317-26-0026 |
Summary
The role will require you to work independently to provide a full complementary therapy service for the patients in NCCC-NC this will potentially include the following therapies: AromatherapyReflexologyMassage (including light touch massage)Acupuncture There is requirement that therapies are provided at NCCC-NC and at the Henderson Suite in Whitehaven so the ability to travel to both sites is required. Deliver complementary therapies in accordance with NHS policies, infection control standards, and patient safety guidelines. You will need to be able to work closely with the nursing and medical teams to identify patients who would benefit from the services provided The right candidate will be able to cope well under potentially emotional circumstances, remaining calm, caring and professional at all times, you will be able to communicate effectively and sensitively and have an understanding of the complex needs of patients undergoing cancer treatments. The role will require you to be in contact with patients, their families and a wide range of medical professionals involved in their care. There may be times where this is distressing or where there are barriers to communication There will be a requirement to access and update patient records accurately, documenting consent for treatments, treatments provided and any other relevant information you will also be required to communicate information to the wider medical teams so will require strong communication and IT skills. You will need to be highly organized and able to manage your own caseload of patients. You would be expected to Promote patient education and wellbeing through holistic approaches.