Chase Farm (CF) Therapist

Salary £30,000 per annum (pro rata £12,000 for part-time) Hours of work 15 hours a week  (2 days), not including breaks Base Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield EN2 8JL The role The CF Therapist will report to the Senior CTS Therapist (CF & NM & Finchley). The purpose of the role is to provide adaptive therapeutic massage to patients under referral from clinical teams, at the Chase Farm site within step-down, rehabilitation and chemotherapy infusion suite settings, supporting patients' comfort, relaxation, and well-being during recovery. Key objectives and responsibilities of the post are: · Provide gentle adaptive therapeutic touch to support relaxation and well-being · Set the highest possible standards of care, respecting cultural preferences, touch, and privacy · To ensure robust clinical pathways, assessments and review processes are followed, maintaining appropriate clinical records/document sessions as per policy · Demonstrate safe delivery of best clinical practice · Contribute to the development of evidence-based practice and be involved with research and case studies, where appropriate · Assist senior CTS therapist NM & CF (Finchley) in the induction and mentoring of volunteers. · Strict adhered to infection prevention · Protocols the immediate escalation of adverse reactions · Liaise closely with the nursing and medical team · Be aware of current developments within complementary therapy · Ensure sensitive information is managed in accordance with GDPR, Safeguarding and confidentiality policies and       guidance · Always maintain confidentiality, which includes patients, relatives, staff and volunteers · Monitor and maintain the complementary therapy stock and ensure oils and equipment are stored safely and correctly Work autonomously but in compliance with the relevant professional body’s code of ethics and professional conduct, national frameworks and trust policies and procedures specific to the role The team Patient support brings together volunteering, complementary therapy, and wider charity patient-facing support into one integrated, site-based team at each of the four main hospital sites. Each hospital has a dedicated “charity space” with a core team that works together to provide a consistent, responsive, and easy‑to‑navigate offer for patients and families. Patient support site managers work closely with NHS site teams to ensure support reflects the clinical needs and demographics of each hospital. Volunteering and therapy roles are embedded locally rather than operating as separate teams, enabling continuity, flexibility, and equitable provision. A small central social rights and benefits team provides targeted, discharge‑focused advice for financially vulnerable patients. Patient support delivered via the charity is designed to be clear, collaborative and patient‑centred, with charity staff working as one team to deliver high‑quality support tailored to each site. Organisation The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development. Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services. Through the services we provide and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care. The recruitment process To apply for this post, send your: CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment) Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification. Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role. Closing date for application: 9 August 2026, 11 pm. Interview date: week commencing 17 August 2026 Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications. You must be eligible to work in the UK We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process. As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect. Benefits: Core benefits · 25 days of paid holiday, plus a three-day office closure res