NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank - ARTS THERAPISTS - BAND 6

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking reliable Arts Psychotherapists to join their supplementary staff bank. This role involves providing compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care to diverse populations, including children and adults with complex needs. As part of a dynamic team, you will deliver Art, Music, and Drama Therapy services across various NHS venues and community facilities. This temporary position offers flexibility in working hours, allowing you to submit your availability and book shifts as needed. If you are passionate about arts therapy and committed to making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Candidates must evidence current registration and highlight arts modality expertise.
• Demonstrated awareness of the Staff Bank function is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care as an Arts Psychotherapist.
• Work on an 'as and when required' basis with flexible shift patterns.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Arts Modality Expertise

Education

Current Registration

Relevant Education in Arts Therapy

Job description

NHS Lothian and Borders Staff Bank

Arts Psychotherapist - Band 6

Interviews will be held at Comely Bank Centre on 18th June 2025.

We are seeking reliable and dependable supplementary staff for the role of Arts Psychotherapist who are team players and can provide compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care.

The Arts Therapies Service offers Art, Music, and Drama Therapy services to children, young people, adults, and older adults with complex needs across NHS Lothian and partner organizations, including local authority social care and third sector organizations. Services may be provided within NHS venues or community facilities.

All Staff Bank roles are temporary and aim to cover shortages across NHS Lothian. Interested candidates should demonstrate awareness of the Staff Bank function and a commitment to our supplementary workforce. Applicants must evidence current registration in their application and at interview, which will be held at the Comely Bank Centre. Candidates should highlight relevant education and arts modality expertise.

Work is allocated on an 'as and when required' basis, with various shift patterns to support flexible working. There are no guarantees of fixed hours weekly. Bank workers can submit their availability in advance, and shifts can be booked online or by phone.

Informal Contacts:

Supplementary Staffing Manager - Natalie McIntosh - [e-mail]

Successful candidates will receive a contract for services; these are not permanent roles.

Data Protection Act

We will collect, store, and process personal information about staff, including applicants, employees, workers, volunteers, trainees, and work experience participants, in accordance with legal requirements. For more details, see the NHS Lothian Staff Privacy Notice at:

https://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/YourRights/DataProtection/Pages/StaffPrivacyNotice.aspx