Complementary Therapist - Newcastle Hospice

We are recruiting for a Complementary Therapist to join Wellbeing Centre in our Out Patients Unity at our Outstanding CQC rated hospice in Newcastle.

Salary: Marie Curie Pay Scale, aligned with AFC Band 5 £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata) + enhancements   

Hours/Contract:  Part Time - 7.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based:  Newcastle Hospice

Closing date:  24th February 2026

Interview date:  TBC

The complementary therapist will be appointed to work within the Newcastle Inpatient Unit, Well-Being and Outpatients departments 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, Reiki or Auricular Acupuncture.

The complementary therapist will recruit, organise, supervise and provide complementary therapies to hospice users. Working 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 capability.

What we’re 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-qualification

What's in it for you:  

• Annual leave allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
• Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave  
• Continuous Professional development  
• Industry leading training programmes  
• Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work  
• Defined contribution schemes for Pension   
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme  
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems    
• Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card   
• Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme   
• Life assurance for all employees   

To view the job description, please click here

To apply, please upload your most recent CV demonstrating, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie. 

For more information or an informal chat please contact Lisa Gair, Talent Acquisition Advisor – [email protected]