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Job summary

Main area
Voluntary Services
Grade
Volunteer
Contract
Voluntary
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
3-4 hours weekly
Job ref
384-CH-VolTherapist
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Town
Guildford
Salary
£0 .
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/04/2026 23:59

Employer heading

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Volunteer Complementary Therapist

Volunteer

Job overview

The Fountain Centre is a cancer support charity providing a calm, welcoming environment for people affected by cancer, their families, and carers. We work in close partnership with the Oncology Services at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, offering complementary therapies and emotional support alongside medical treatment.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking volunteer complementary therapists to provide safe and tailored treatments for people living with cancer. Volunteers will directly support the wellbeing of cancer patients, working alongside the clinical team to complement medical care.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Deliver safe and tailored complementary therapy treatments to people affected by cancer
  • Maintain accurate records and adhere to professional and safety standards
  • Follow hygiene, infection control, and confidentiality procedures
  • Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers at The Fountain Centre
  • Attend inductions, training, and ongoing volunteer support and supervision sessions

Person specification

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Membership of a professional body and appropriate insurance
  • Experience providing complementary therapy treatments
  • Understanding of safe practice and patient wellbeing
  • Empathetic, professional, and reliable approach
Desirable criteria
  • Experience or training in oncology or healthcare settings
  • Experience supporting vulnerable clients
  • Knowledge of fatigue, lymphoedema, or symptom management

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident committedStep into healthWe Work Flexibly

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Allen
Job title
Volunteer Coordinator
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