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REHABILITATION INSTRUCTOR
Skye Centre (Garden & Animal Activity Centre)
This post is recognised as a Health Care Support Worker Post
Salary: Band 4 £27598 - £30019 plus £1591.56 High Secure Environmental Allowance per annum, plus £3819.96 High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance per annum (Pro Rata)
Hours: Full Time - 37.5
Post details: A vacancy has arisen for a Vocational Activity Instructor primarily to be based within the Garden & Animal Assisted Therapy Centre, located in the Skye Centre. The post-holder will work as part of a team providing therapeutic horticultural and support the delivery of animal care and therapy activities for the patients. The role involves working closely with the Senior Vocational Activity Instructor and Charge Nurse, to provide activity and interventions that are beneficial for the improvement of the patients’ mental health and contribute to their care and treatment plan. The post holder will be expected to support the provision of vocational qualifications for the patients in horticulture and/or related topics
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing patients’ programmes within the centre and will assist the patients to engage in a wide range of horticulture activities that both increases their understanding of the necessary skills and knowledge and provides the opportunity for them to enjoy the therapeutic benefits available.
The post-holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach and may be deployed to work in other activity centres across the service or designated activity areas throughout the campus
Experience/Qualifications: We are looking for a person who has a keen interest in horticulture and animal therapy and is motivated to develop their skills and knowledge in order to deliver these activities within a therapeutic environment.
You will be qualified to HNC level or have relevant technical/educational qualifications such as City and Guilds or SVQ.
Candidates will have experience working in a relevant NHS or Third Sector environment and have experience and knowledge of leading groups and motivating patients to participate in chosen activity.
We would welcome applicants who are caring, compassionate and enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team. You will be an effective communicator with positive interpersonal skills and committed to work with patients experiencing severe and enduring mental health problems. You will have a responsible and caring attitude.
Closing Date: The closing date for applications is 21st January 2024. For an informal discussion please contact Alexandra MacLean, Senior Charge Nurse on 01555 842178 or Jacqueline Garrity, Skye Centre Manager on 01555 842056.
If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position therefore we may close the vacancy prior to the closing date once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Please ensure you complete and submit your online application at an early stage to avoid disappointment.
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