Complementary Therapist Lead

Salary £27,304 - £33,268

Location Luton

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

“MAKING THE DIFFERENCE WHEN IT MATTERS THE MOST”

As a Lead Complementary Therapist, you will play a crucial role in the development, management, and integration of complementary therapies across Keech Hospice locations.

You will inspire a team volunteers and Bank Staff offering a variety of treatments from aromatherapy, reflexology and more, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, personalised, holistic treatment alongside traditional medicine for our patients and families.

What you’ll do

Provide hands-on complementary therapy for both children and adult services.
Recruit, manage and develop a team of volunteer and bank complementary therapists.
Prioritise and delegate the workload, based on patient/carers' needs and therapists' skills.
Organise training for volunteers in palliative care and the use of complementary therapies.
Conduct comprehensive, holistic assessments of patients, regularly evaluate interventions.
Implementation of effective communication structure for patient care information, maintaining accurate and comprehensive records
Evidence-based practice in complementary therapy, integrating research into clinical development.
Collaborate with fellow complementary therapists in palliative care to stay informed about current sector developments.
Maintain and develop an efficient and effective referral system.
Innovative approach towards the development of complementary therapy services.

What you need

Level 2 Diploma or recognised qualification ITEC, VTEC, VTCT in complementary therapy or similar field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent Interpersonal abilities with an empathetic approach towards patients and families
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development

If you are ready to bring your passion for complementary therapy to a place where care meets compassion, we invite you to apply.

Keech Hospice is not just an employer; it's a community. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in making a difference!

The Company

Keech provide free, specialist care for Adults in Luton and South Bedfordshire, and children from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes living with a life limiting illness. Keech supports adults and children to live pain and symptom free, to spend untroubled time with their loved one, to understand what’s happening to them, to stay out of hospital and to make the most of the time they have.

Benefits

Competitive
salary

Cycle-to-work*
scheme

Support with health and wellbeing

Training and development

Staff representative group*

Cash
health plan*

*Dependent on role.

Our Locations

Testimonials

Faith

“Having worked for my previous employer for over 12 years, moving to a new organisation was always going to be daunting. I am glad I made that leap! I was welcomed into the team from day one and have always felt supported by my manager and the wider team.”

Lesley

“I love my role at Keech Hospice, it's a real privilege to support families on their journey. Keech is such a beautiful place, and everyone has the same ethos and values. Making the difference when it matters the most.”

Laurence

“I love working at Keech Hospice Care because you see and feel the difference you are making first-hand. I feel trusted and valued here as the specialist in my area. Every day is different and I love being able to work with various departments.”