• Job Description

  Req#: B0269-25-0011?language=en&page=579&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Vacancy

  Helen & Douglas House, the UKs first childrens hospice, is looking for a passionate and experienced Complementary Therapist to lead and deliver holistic therapy services to children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.

  At Helen & Douglas House, we believe in care that honors the whole person physical, emotional, and spiritual. Youll be part of a values-driven organisation with a long-standing reputation for excellence in childrens palliative care. We offer ongoing professional development, flexible working options, and the chance to be part of a warm and skilled team making a profound difference to families lives.

  Main duties of the job

  This is a unique opportunity to provide compassionate, child- and family-centered care within a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team. As a key member of our care service, you will design and deliver a range of complementary therapies ensuring they are safe, evidence-informed and tailored to individual needs.

  About us

  Helen & Douglas House is a registered hospice charity based in Oxford, providing palliative, respite, end-of-life and bereavement care to life-limited children and their families.

  We foster a climate where team members feel able to openly question, debate and appropriately challenge their own and the practice of others; as such, we welcome new ideas and strive to constantly improve our delivery of care to our patients.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  Depending on experience £41,598 pro rata per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  B0269-25-0011

  Job locations

  14a Magdalen Road

  Oxford

  Oxfordshire

  OX4 1RW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the job description for the role below in the supporting documents section for further information.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the job description for the role below in the supporting documents section for further information.

  Person Specification

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload
  • Skilled in outcome evaluation and reflective practice

  Desirable

  • Provision of informal / formal education an training sessions
  • Knowledge of principles of paediatric palliative care
  • Understanding of bereavement support
  • Experience of working in multi-agency settings

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of delivering complementary therapy in a palliative, hospice, or healthcare setting
  • Supervision and mentorship of colleagues, volunteers or students
  • Post qualification experience of assessment and provision of complementary therapy to individuals with a range of physical and emotional needs
  • Experience of identifying, assessing and managing risk
  • Experience of evaluating therapy treatments and service provision

  Desirable

  • Experience supporting children and families with life-limiting conditions
  • Leadership or service development experience

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma or degree in Complementary Therapy (with qualifications in at least two therapeutic techniques suitable for the client group).
  • Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., CNHC or FHT).

  Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Additional therapy qualifications (e.g., infant massage, shiatsu)
  • Palliative care or paediatric qualification

  Person Specification

  Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a complex caseload
  • Skilled in outcome evaluation and reflective practice

  Desirable

  • Provision of informal / formal education an training sessions
  • Knowledge of principles of paediatric palliative care
  • Understanding of bereavement support
  • Experience of working in multi-agency settings

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of delivering complementary therapy in a palliative, hospice, or healthcare setting
  • Supervision and mentorship of colleagues, volunteers or students
  • Post qualification experience of assessment and provision of complementary therapy to individuals with a range of physical and emotional needs
  • Experience of identifying, assessing and managing risk
  • Experience of evaluating therapy treatments and service provision

  Desirable

  • Experience supporting children and families with life-limiting conditions
  • Leadership or service development experience

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Diploma or degree in Complementary Therapy (with qualifications in at least two therapeutic techniques suitable for the client group).
  • Registration with a relevant professional body (e.g., CNHC or FHT).

  Desirable

  • Teaching qualification
  • Additional therapy qualifications (e.g., infant massage, shiatsu)
  • Palliative care or paediatric qualification

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This 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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This 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.

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Helen & Douglas House

  Address

  14a Magdalen Road

  Oxford

  Oxfordshire

  OX4 1RW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Helen & Douglas House

  Address

  14a Magdalen Road

  Oxford

  Oxfordshire

  OX4 1RW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

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