Latest Vacancies

The Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust (SBSHT) has two new vacancies

"We are delighted to announce news of two new vacancies for healers funded by our charity.  These two new projects give us particular pleasure as the healer will work with paediatrics and young people along with adult patients on the units.

The first opportunity is at Demford Hospital in Plymouth.

Healers should apply online via NHS Jobs website.  It is a simple matter to register yourself as a user of the NHS Jobs website and then search for Complementary Therapist - location Plymouth.  If you do this you will be presented with an online application form and further information about the vacancy.  You are also most welcome to call Angie or Graham on 01502 726029 to discuss the post if this is something you would like to do.  We are also available via our email info@cancertherapies.org.uk

The second vacancy is at Eden Valley Hospice in Carlisle, Cumbria.  You will find all relevant details on the hospice website www.evhospice.org.uk under Vacancies or you can contact Becky Miller, HR Manager at hr@edenvalleyhospice.co.uk or on 01228 817619 between 8am-3pm to discuss the position." 

Volunteer opportunity

The East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is developing an exciting and innovative complementary therapy service and is looking for enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join as valued members of the team.

This opportunity would be initially open to Energy/Reiki Therapists.

 Energy therapy is currently offered in:

• Endoscopy units at the Lister and QEII hospitals
• Respiratory clinics at the QEII and Hertford County hospitals.

The Trust has had positive responses to complementary therapy from patients, families and staff members. We would now like to expand further into other areas within the Trust.

What we would offer you.

1. The opportunity to offer your therapy at the point of need

2. The opportunity to develop your professional expertise and experience

3. The support of the multidisciplinary team

4. A feeling that you are making a difference

5. Pleasant surroundings and a friendly and positive environment

6. Travelling expenses

1. To be qualified fully with a recognised professional body

2. To have your own insurance

3. To have at least one year's experience since qualifying

4. To enjoy team work and have a mature and appropriate awareness of good working practice in a clinical setting

5. To attend the voluntary service training

6. To fill in an occupational health form and undergo a DBS check (organised by the Trust’s voluntary services team)

 You will have the opportunity to observe the therapist presently working for the Trust and be given supervision until you feel comfortable in your role.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Shuna Watkinson, energy therapist (shuna.watkinson@nhs.net) or Patricia Swann, lung cancer nurse (07771 872947).

Previous vacancies:

Wrightington, Wigan Leigh Hospital