Senior Vocational Instructor
Organisation: 
NHS Scotland
Salary: 
£24,670 to £30,742 per annum plus £1,298.39 High Secure Environment Allowance per annum and £3116.23 High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance per annum.
Hours: 
37.5 hours per week
Type of Contract: 
Permanent
Job Description: 
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Vocational Activity Instructor to be based within the Garden & Animal Assisted Therapy Centre. The post holder will have a lead role in the provision of therapeutic horticultural and animal therapy activities for the patients and will provide guidance, support and direction to the team of staff in the department. The role involves working closely with the Charge Nurse, who has overall clinical responsibility for the area, to provide activity and interventions that are beneficial for the improvement of the patient’s mental health and contribute to their care and treatment plan. The post holder will be expected to lead in the provision of vocational qualifications for the patients in horticulture and/or related topics and to assist other staff develop the necessary skills to deliver vocational qualifications.
Closing Date: 
Tuesday, 30 April, 2019
How to Apply: 
If after reading this material, you wish to apply, you must do so via the eESS website link and register: Please quote IRC20482 https://www.jobs.nhsscotland.com If you require assistance with your application please contact HR at tsh.jobs@nhs.net
Additional Information: 
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact Alexandra MacLean, Senior Charge Nurse on 01555 842178 or Jacqueline Garrity, Skye Centre Manager on 01555 842056. **Please note if you do not hear from us within 4 weeks from the closing date your application has been unsuccessful**