Type: Volunteering

Date: 08 01 2026

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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

The Cancer Wellbeing Team provides emotional and social support to anybody affected by a cancer diagnosis throughout every stage of their cancer journey. The centre also consists of a complementary therapy service for cancer patients and their carers.

The Trust is looking for experienced volunteer complementary therapists who can offer Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology and/or Reiki. The main base is at the Royal Liverpool Hospital but they require therapists to work at all of their hospital sites including Aintree and Broadgreen.

What skills and abilities are we looking for?

• Warm and caring, professional and polite, someone who can help us offer a supportive and friendly service.
• Strong communication skills, able to listen effectively and help direct people to the help they need.
• Able to work with a range of people and willingness to learn.
• A qualification in any of the following: Reflexology, Aromatherapy and Massage therapiy at level 3.
• 1 year post qualification (at level3) experience is essential.
• An interest in cancer care and the services that Macmillan and the hospital provide.
• Able to adhere to Macmillan’s and NHS policies including health and safety, confidentiality and equal opportunities protocols.

• A minimum of 4 hours per week for over 6 months.

The closing date for applications is 22 January 2026 at 23.59. 

For a detailed job description and person specification and to apply, click here.