Job summaryAre you an experienced therapist with a passion to support people to have the best quality of life right to the very end? This is an exciting opportunity for someone with specialist palliative care knowledge to join our well stablished, muti-disciplinary team in Bradford supporting patients with a life limiting condition and their families.Main duties of the jobThe complementary therapist is appointed to work with the AHP lead, Inpatient Unit, Outpatients and to assist in the development of our community service as well as supporting the volunteer complementary therapists. Therapies offered by the employee will vary depending on skill and qualification typically including Reflexology, Therapeutic Massage or Auricular Acupuncture.About usEvery day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSalary:Marie Curie Pay Scale Band 5 (aligned with AFC) £28,407 to £34,581 pro rata per annum + enhancementsHours/Contract:Permanent Contract 22.5 hours per week (3 days over 5)Based:Marie Curie Bradford HospiceClosing date:17thJune 2024Interview date:26thJune 2024The complementary therapist is appointed to work with the AHP lead, Inpatient Unit, Outpatients and to assist in the development of our community service as well as supporting the volunteer complementary therapists. Therapies offered by the employee will vary depending on skill and qualification typically including Reflexology, Therapeutic Massage or Auricular Acupuncture.Marie Curie Benefits Package:Season ticket loan for travelling to and from workDefined contribution schemes for PensionMarie Curie Group Personal Pension SchemeLoan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systemsIntroduce a friend schemeHelp with childcare cost (T & C's apply)Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light CardEntitled to Benefit Hub Discount SchemeLife assurance for all employeesEye care (under Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations, Marie Curie will pay towards sight tests if you use computer screens and other displays as part of your job)Continued access to NHS Pension SchemeWhat's in it for you:Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)Annual leave aligned to NHS (subject to eligibility, which must be most recent continuous service immediately prior to joining MC with no breaks of service)Competitive Policy for parental/sick LeaveContinuous Professional development (Marie Curie supports and encourages personal and professional development)Industry leading training programmesFlexible WorkingFree DBSFree UniformGenerous enhancements.30% x your basic salary per hour paid for Saturdays & weekday night duty (8pm to 6am)60% x your basic salary per hour paid for Sundays and Public Bank HolidaysWhat we are looking for:Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and caseload.Knowledge of specialist palliative care and the use of complementary therapies within it.Recognised qualification in one or more complementary therapy i.e. Reflexology, Therapeutic Massage or Auricular Acupuncture.Significant relevant experience post-qualificationWorking as part of the wider multidisciplinary team, the complementary therapist will help identify people who could benefit from complementary therapies, help coordinate their therapy, conduct initial therapy assessments, treat as appropriate, evaluate input and make recommendations regarding further therapeutic care. They have a key role in recruiting, supporting and developing volunteer therapists and in educating other health care professionals working in the hospice regarding complementary therapies and their appropriate utilisation. Where appropriate the complementary therapist may teach and supervise their colleagues and student therapists according to their capabilityTo apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie CurieFor more information or an informal chat please contact our Nurse Manager, Day Therapy Charlotte Alty on 01274 337 000 or charlotte.alty@mariecurie.org.ukMarie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.We believe that diversity makes us stronger. Join Marie Curie and be part of an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life. Apply today to bring your talents to our diverse and inclusive charity.Were committed to making reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application and selection process. You can request support via recruitment@mariecurie.org.ukThis role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory, enhanced DBS criminal record check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRecognised qualification in one or more complementary therapy i.e. Reflexology, Therapeutic Massage or Auricular Acupuncture.Annual renewal of affiliation to the relevant governing body i.e. Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).DesirableN/AExperienceEssentialSignificant relevant experience post qualificationDesirableExperience of palliative care/oncologyInterest in research and auditExperience in teaching and/or working with student complementarytherapists.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameMarie CurieAddressMarie Curie Bradford HospiceBradfordBD3 9LEEmployer's websitehttps://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)