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

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking an Arts Psychotherapist to join their Staff Bank. This role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care through various arts therapies to individuals with complex needs. Candidates should demonstrate relevant education and expertise in arts modalities. The position is temporary and offers flexible shifts based on demand.

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate awareness of the Staff Bank function.
• Highlight relevant education and arts modality expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Work allocated on an 'as and when required' basis.

Skills

Team Player

Compassionate Care

Education

Relevant Education

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. Candidates should be good team players and capable of providing 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 additional partners, including local authority social care and third sector organizations. Services may be provided within NHS venues or other community facilities.

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

Work is allocated on an "as and when required" basis with flexible shift patterns. There are no guarantees of fixed weekly hours, as this is a demand-led service. 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]

Please note that successful candidates will receive a contract for services, and these are not permanent roles.

Data Protection Act

We will collect, store, and process personal information about prospective, current, and former staff in accordance with legal requirements. For more information, see the NHS Lothian Staff Privacy Notice at:

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

"Staff" includes applicants, employees, agency workers, casual staff, contracted staff, volunteers, trainees, and work experience participants.