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Activities Co-ordinator

NHS HighlandMid-Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre£29,103 - £31,409Closes 16/09/2026

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Band
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
20
Hours / week
20
Posted
02/09/2026
Closes
16/09/2026

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Role summary

This role involves working in Succoth Ward, an Acute Mental Health Inpatient ward in Argyll and Bute. The successful candidate will provide meaningful activities to enhance the experience of in-patients during their hospital stay. The ward has 16 beds and caters to patients with varied and complex mental health issues. It operates with a multidisciplinary team, including occupational therapy input and liaison with community mental health and crisis teams.

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Band 3 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.

This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

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Job reference:

258598

Salary:

Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)

Job closing date:

16/09/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Mid-Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

20

Job posted date:

02/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Highland

Department:

Mental Health

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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 a

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