1:1 and Small Group Yoga Instructor Required for Immediate Start
*PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION*
Our Mission:
At Health for Life Spinal Wellness Centre, we are a team of skilled practitioners who are passionate about helping our patients to achieve the highest levels of health and wellbeing. We utilise evidence-based techniques, high standards of care and a patient-centred approach to enable our patients towards better health and a fuller life.
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Yoga Instructor to join our team at our busy Spinal Wellness Centre in Kelso. This position is for a 12-month renewable self-employed contract.
You will be working 1:1 and in small groups with patients who are rehabilitating from spinal injuries and also with patients wanting to improve their core strength, flexibility and balance. Many of our patients are older or have reduced ability and require a patient and friendly approach.
You will be working alongside a highly experienced Doctor of Chiropractic who will perform the initial examination on each patient beforehand. Your ability to work in a team is essential, and your experience and skills in patient management will be important in building a relationship with patients as you guide each patient towards their health goals.
Our clinics are well established over 27 years, with an excellent reputation and thousands of happy, healthy patients. Our clinics house multidisciplinary teams with a wide range of evidence-based treatments offered under the same roof. We feature regular talks and events, and are very involved in the community. Our practices have friendly and supportive Clinic Assistants, up-to-date booking systems, wonderful patients, and a fabulous high-energy vibe.
About you:
The successful applicant will fill the following requirements:
- Ability to work 1:1 with patients of all ages and levels
- Interest in working as part of a team for patient benefit.
- Good knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics.
- Energetic, with great people skills.
- Passionate about healthy living.
- Smartly dressed and well presented.
- Organised and reliable.
- Strong English communication skills.
- Successful candidates will be asked to supply certificates, professional references, and insurance documents.
Working Hours and Rate of Pay:
We are recruiting for immediate start at our beautiful Kelso (Scottish Borders) clinic, 8-16 hours per week. We would also love you to apply for work at our Edinburgh (Calton) and Edinburgh (Barnton) clinics, an additional 8-16 hours per week.
Rate of pay is £80 per four-hour shift/ £160 per day on a self-employed basis.
- Procedural training provided.
- Patient referrals supplied.
- Lovely therapy room overlooking Kelso Abbey, furnished with all necessary equipment.
- All paperwork and procedures supplied.
- Use of online booking system, Secure storage of patient files.
- Front desk cash/card/direct debit fee collection provided.
- Heating, electricity, wi-fi internet access, weekly cleaning.
- Participation in a range of clinic promotions included.
- One-to-one clinical support from our Clinic Director including daily Patient Review meetings.
- Quarterly Practitioners’ meetings for continuing professional development.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
please reply with a Covering Letter describing the skills and attributes which would make you suitable for this position.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £160.00 per day
Expected hours: 8 – 16 per week
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Yoga Instructor: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Yoga Instructor June 2025
