Monday 15 August 2022 03:40 PM NHS accused of 'endorsing quackery' after advertising for a Japanese energy ... trends now
The NHS has been slammed for recruiting a Japanese energy healer despite health bosses admitting there is no evidence to support the practice.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is advertising for a 'spiritual healer/reiki therapist' — with the band four role paying up to £26,000.
The job ad says the successful candidate will 'activate the healing process' in cancer patients by harnessing 'energy principles'.
Experts told MailOnline the health service appeared to be endorsing 'quackery in the midst of a funding crisis''.
Reiki is an ancient Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Healers claim they do this by channeling through their palms into patients.
The practice is said to be popular among several Hollywood stars, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Cameron Diaz and Angelina Jolie.
The Manchester role is being funded by the Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust, a charity that trains 'healers' to offer reiki alongside mainstream NHS treatments.
But NHS England has admitted there is 'no scientific evidence' to support the practice.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is advertising a reiki healer role that requires they 'activate the healing process' with 'energy principles'
The job ad closes on August 25 and pays up to £26,282 per year.
The advert says: 'The responsibilities of a reiki healer include treating clients using energy principles, preparing clients’ medical histories, and activating the healing process.
'To be successful as a reiki healer, a person requires a calm demeanour, good team working skills, and excellent customer service skills.'
The healer will work on cancer patients at Manchester Royal Infirmary's palliative care department.
