Complementary Therapist - Wessex Cancer Trust

Job Posted: 3 March 2025

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: £26,000 pro-rata for hours worked
• Industries: Charity / Voluntary Hair and Beauty Health & Social Care

Job Overview
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Complementary Therapists to join our Cancer Support team based in Newport on the Isle of Wight. You will provide valuable complementary therapies to clients who will often be the cancer patient themselves, but could also be a family member or carer. As someone working at the heart of what we do - providing wellbeing support, your work will have a direct and beneficial impact to the wellbeing of our clients.

The ideal candidate will be qualified to offer a range of complementary therapies, have empathy for patients, families and carers living with cancer, and the ability to create a welcoming environment for our clients.

We are looking for people who can provide 6 hours of therapy sessions per week - there is some flexibility in the days and times worked.

The salary is £4,160.00 per annum for 6 hours per week (based on a FTE of £26,000 for 37.5 hours per week)

Main Responsibilities:

• Accept referrals for complementary therapies from patient or carer, medical/ nursing/ other health professional.
• Provide complementary therapies, adhering to Wessex Cancer Support policy, after assessment of clients’ health status, suitability for treatment and personal preferences.
• Maintain records and notes of therapy sessions in accordance with GDPR. The notes remain the property of WCS and as such, must be securely held on the premises/WCS systems.
• Maintain equipment and therapy room in safe and suitable condition for treating clients advising Centre Manager if problems arise
• Liaise with other therapists within the Wessex Cancer Support to maintain communication, ensure good practice within the guidelines of the relevant complementary therapy professional bodies, exchange views and ideas within therapists’ group.
• Attend complementary therapy group meetings and networking events as appropriate.
• Maintain complementary therapy related information files/leaflets.
• Attend and give voluntary assistance with fundraising activities, raising awareness and monies for your centre.
• Always adhere to company dress code – wearing WCS uniform when provided.
• Any other duties considered commensurate with the role as outlined by the Centre Manager.

Secondary Tasks:

• Assist other therapists, i.e. counsellors, to maintain and update cancer related information available for clients
• Keep abreast of developments in complementary therapy practice by reading relevant literature, attending study days, conferences, etc
• Represent Wessex Cancer Support at conferences, meetings, as required
• In conjunction with the Centre Manager, liaise with other providers of cancer care, support groups, etc
• Together with the Centre Manager, respond to requests for general information on cancer as required
• Give occasional voluntary assistance with fundraising activities, routine business and meetings
• Ensure information about complementary therapies is kept up to date and available to clients and other relevant agencies
• In conjunction with the Centre Manager, liaise and attend meetings with specialist nurses/support groups/GP surgeries/hospital clinics as required

Skills

• Be qualified to offer a range of complementary therapies
• Have, and maintain, professional registration with a recognised relevant complementary therapy body
• Ability to work as part of a multi-professional team
• Ability to work in a flexible, mature, compassionate and confidential manner
• Commitment to following WCS policies and professional guidelines
• Good listening skills & a non-judgemental approach
• Have empathy for patients, families and carers living with cancer
• An Oncology training course for complementary therapies would be beneficial