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.
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.
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
Key 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
Essential:
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:
Experience or training in oncology or healthcare settings
Experience supporting vulnerable clients
Knowledge of fatigue, lymphoedema, or symptom management
