Bank Complementary Therapist | Cancer Services | Competitive Hourly Rate | Flexible Working | Leeds – LS8
Spire Leeds have an exciting role for an experienced Complementary Therapist to join the Cancer Services Department on a bank basis, this will suit candidates who are looking for that work / life balance with flexibility around the role.
The role of a Complementary Therapist plays a crucial role in providing holistic care to cancer patients and their loved ones by offering therapies that complement conventional medical treatments. The service aims to improve the quality of life, reduce stress, and support in reducing the symptoms associated with cancer and its treatment, such as pain, fatigue, and emotional distress.
Spire Leeds Hospital, located in Roundhay, Leeds, has been treating patients for almost 30 years. We are the region’s largest private hospital in terms of the range of services we offer and the number of consultants we work with. The hospital offers a range of services and facilities including four operating theatres, a sterile services department, a dedicated endoscopy suite, and a diagnostic and imaging department with an MRI and CT scanner. There are outpatient and physiotherapy departments providing services six days per week
Duties and responsibilities;
- Provide a range of complementary therapies such as massage therapy,
- reflexology, aromatherapy, or Reiki, tailored to the needs of service user.
- Assess patients’ physical and emotional needs to create individualised therapy
- plans.
- Ensure therapies are delivered safely, considering the patient's medical
- condition, treatment stage, and overall well-being.
- Offer emotional support and a compassionate presence, helping service users
- cope with the emotional impact of cancer.
- Maintain accurate records of service user sessions, including therapy plans, outcomes, and any other relevant information.
- Liaise with cancer support team at Spire Leeds to ensure collaborated approach to service users experience
- Stay updated with the latest research and developments in complementary therapies, especially as they relate to cancer care.
- Attend regular training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
Who we're looking for
- VTCT Level 3 Diploma or equivalent
- Additional certification or training in oncology massage or cancer care is highly desirable but not essential.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a complementary therapist.
- Prior experience working with cancer patients or in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of the third sector
- Experience of working in a small team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about holistic health and wants to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals affected by cancer.
Benefits
- Bank colleagues are paid weekly
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension
- Access to Blue Light Card discounts
- Smartspending discounts (in addition to Blue Light discounts) via ‘Spire for You’
- Wellbeing Centre access via ‘Spire for You'
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Full induction, including mandatory training updates
- Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
- Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team
- We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness or annual leave.
- The MyGymDiscounts benefit is now also available to all Spire Bank workers, as of October 2024.
- MyGymDiscounts is a fitness benefit that offers huge savings on gym memberships, digital fitness subscriptions and multi-activity memberships. With over 3,800 gyms, leisure centres, and more across the UK on offer, there are many options to suit location, preference, and budget.
- To find out more, Bank Workers should visit Spire for You (rewardgateway.co.uk)
Our Values
We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:
- Driving clinical excellence
- Doing the right thing
- Caring is our passion
- Keeping it simple
- Delivering on our promises
- Succeeding and celebrating together
- Our people are our difference; it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications
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