Want to use creativity to transform the hospital experiences of babies, children, young people and families? We’ve got just the role for you.

We’re looking for a creative, organised and compassionate Arts Officer to join our Children’s Wellbeing Service. This is a unique opportunity to support the delivery and development of ECHC’s Arts Programme within the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and across Lothian settings.

Working closely with the Arts and Wellbeing Manager, Children’s Wellbeing Service colleagues, NHS teams, freelance artists, volunteers and families, you’ll help plan and deliver high-quality participatory arts activities, creative projects and arts experiences that help babies, children and young people feel supported, included, motivated and heard throughout their healthcare journey.

This is a non-clinical role, embedded within the Children’s Wellbeing Service. You’ll work within ECHC policies and agreed NHS processes, maintaining clear professional boundaries and following appropriate safeguarding, wellbeing and clinical risk escalation routes.

Some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Planning and delivering accessible participatory arts activities, projects, performances, residencies and resources across hospital and healthcare settings

• Co-producing creative work with children, young people, families and NHS staff, ensuring their views are listened to and reflected

• Building relationships with NHS teams, artists, volunteers, cultural organisations and partners, and developing outreach opportunities

• Appointing, inducting and supporting freelance artists and external providers to deliver high-quality work

• Managing project plans, timelines, budgets, resources and competing priorities

• Monitoring and evaluating impact through feedback, data and stories, and sharing learning to support service development

• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to reports, funding applications, communications and funder visits

• Representing ECHC and the Arts Programme professionally at meetings, events and partnership discussions

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

Why ECHC?

At ECHC, you’ll join supportive colleagues who stand beside babies, children, young people and families through some of the toughest times in their lives. You’ll have the opportunity to shape an Arts Programme that uses creativity to improve hospital experiences, strengthen wellbeing and give children and young people greater choice and agency.

Still reading? If you made it this far, we think there’s a strong chance you might be our kind of person. Even if you don’t tick every box, we want to encourage you to introduce yourself. Apply today.