Help us make a difference to people with life-limiting illnesses…
At The Myton Hospices, we provide specialist care and support for people with life-limiting illnesses, and their loved ones, from the point of diagnosis to end of life. We are a much-loved and well supported charity, at the heart of our community. We have three hospices, a range of community services, and 26 charity shops in Coventry and Warwickshire.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Complementary Therapist to join our friendly team. Our Complementary Therapy service provides a range of treatments including acupressure, massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and Reiki, to help promote personal wellbeing and work holistically alongside other palliative care services.
In this role, you’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team, to develop, deliver and maintain a safe, high-quality, integrated and holistic service for our patients. As a Complementary Therapist at Myton, you will be:
- Delivering complementary therapy treatments to patients
- Assessing referrals
- Ensuring safe, effective practice
- Working closely with the multidisciplinary team and attending meetings
- Providing advice and guidance on complementary therapies to patients and professionals
- Supporting and supervising volunteers
- Maintaining accurate records
- Contributing to service improvement and clinical governance
About you
We are looking for a Complementary Therapist with:
- At least 2 relevant certified core complementary therapies
- Experience of working in a hospice or similar setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A passion for delivering person-centred, holistic care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- The right to work in the UK (we cannot provide sponsorship)
An enhanced DBS check will be required, including a check of the adults’ barred list, because you will be providing holistic healthcare to adults. We will arrange and cover the cost of this check, if you are offered the role.
Other roles you may have experience of include: Aromatherapist; Reflexologist; Massage Therapist; Holistic Therapist; Reiki Practitioner.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our hospices. We also believe our interview process should be inclusive and transparent. If there is anything missing, or a way we can improve, please do let us know.
Benefits of working at Myton
Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. In recognition of this, we offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Pension contribution matching
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
- Additional leave purchasing
- 24/7 GP access
- Blue Light Card, Charity Worker Discounts & Tickets for Good
- Colleague Support Service (EAP)
- Life assurance with flexible levels of cover
- Free on-site parking & discounted EV charging
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free feminine hygiene products
- Winter savings scheme
- Free, on-site flu jabs
- Staff discount in our charity shops and canteens
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply’ below to answer a few short questions and attach your CV.
If you would prefer a paper application form, if you have any questions, or if you need any adjustments, please contact HR on 01926 838 849, recruitment@mytonhospice.org or by post: HR, Warwick Myton Hospice, Myton Lane, Warwick, CV34 6PX.
We will share interview questions in advance, and allow you to bring notes, if you are offered an interview, to help reduce nerves and enable you to truly show your best abilities.