About the role
Salary: £32,122 a year
We are seeking a qualified and compassionate Complementary Therapist to join our Inpatient Unit team. Working closely with the Physiotherapy Lead and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will provide safe, personalised complementary therapy interventions to support the comfort, wellbeing and quality of life of patients receiving palliative and end of life care. You will undertake holistic assessments, adapt treatments to meet complex needs, and contribute to the delivery of holistic, patient-centred care. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your specialist skills to support patients and those important to them during a significant stage of their care journey.
The post holder will provide complementary therapy treatments for patients within the Inpatient Unit, taking account of individual needs, preferences, consent and clinical presentation. Responsibilities include undertaking holistic assessments, identifying risks and contraindications, delivering treatments within scope of practice, maintaining accurate clinical records, and evaluating outcomes. The role involves working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support holistic care planning, communicating sensitively with patients and families, maintaining safe treatment environments, and contributing to service development, audit and continuous improvement activities.
Provide safe and effective complementary therapy interventions tailored to individual patient needs.
Undertake holistic assessments and identify appropriate treatment plans, risks and adaptations.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
Work collaboratively with the Physiotherapy Lead and multidisciplinary team.
Communicate sensitively with patients, families and colleagues.
Ensure therapy equipment, products and treatment environments are maintained safely.
Promote inclusive and equitable access to complementary therapy services.
Contribute to service evaluation, audit and service development activities.