Activities Co-ordinator

NHS Highland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland invites applications for a role within Succoth Ward, Acute Mental Health Inpatient ward in Argyll and Bute. The successful candidate will work with an in-patient group to provide meaningful activity and improve patient experience during hospital stays.

The ward has 16 beds and accepts admissions from within Argyll and Bute to meet diverse needs. The multidisciplinary team includes on-site occupational therapy and links with Community mental health and crisis teams across locations.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Succoth Ward, Acute Mental Health Inpatient ward in Argyll and Bute would welcome and invite applications from enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about quality and compassionate care.

The position offers the ability to work with our in-patient group to provide meaningful activity and enhance their experience during their hospital stay.

The ward currently has 16 beds and accepts admissions from within Argyll and Bute to meet the needs of patients with varied and complex mental health issues.

The team is Multidisciplinary and dynamic with onsite occupational therapy input and liaison with Community mental health and crisis teams in various locations.

For informal enquiries please contact: Leslie Mackay, Clinical Service Manager

email: [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl...

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .