Complementary Therapist

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.

North London Hospice has been providing compassionate care and support to local people since 1984. As a registered charity, we are dedicated to helping patients with life-limiting illnesses achieve the best possible quality of life, while supporting their families and carers through challenging times.

Our services extend across North London and include our Inpatient Unit, community and specialist palliative care services, outpatient and wellbeing programmes, and patient and family support services. We work alongside patients, families and healthcare professionals to deliver holistic, person-centred care that meets physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

The best of life, at the end of life, for everyone.

Qualifications

Desirable: - Qualified in more than one complementary therapy discipline

Experience

Essential: - Proven practice and extensive knowledge of complementary therapy; - Basic IT skills

Desirable: - Experience working within palliative care, oncology or long-term conditions; - Experience working with volunteers

Additional Criteria

Desirable: - None specified