Specialist Physiotherapist - Mental Health

Overview

Our values in action:
Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility.

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Specialist Physiotherapist (band
6) who will work as part of a warm and supportive team across Mental Health In-patient & Community settings. NHS Borders has 4 inpatient mental health wards including Acute, Rehabilitation, Dementia Assessment, and functionally ill older Adults wards.

This post works flexibly with patients across a variety of settings with a recovery orientated focus and also following the principles of Connecting People Connecting Support. The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT and 3rd sector agencies. The post has clinical support and supervision. There is a structured induction and CPD opportunities. There is also the opportunity to work additional paid hours on weekend Physiotherapy rotas in the Borders General Hospital through the NHS Borders Physiotherapy bank.

If you would like to be interviewed and registered for the Physiotherapy bank as well please let us know.

Previous experience of working with people with mental ill health and with older adults is essential; community experience desirable. A full current UK driving licence is essential and will be checked ess to a car with business insurance is essential.

It is essential that you have a Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy and HCPC registered. A requirement of this post is to become a member of Protection of vulnerable groups (PVG) Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application.

The Borders is a beautiful place in which to live and work. It has affordable housing, good schools and is well connected with the Borders railway.

If the above job information excites and interests you and you would like further information or to arrange an informal visit or a discussion over video call, please telephone (answer-phone) and ask to speak with Katie Masterson.

Regulatory and sponsorship information

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

For more details on these changes please visit the  website.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate that you have the relevant permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. As part of pre-employment checks, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through various routes including visa types as well as EU settled and pre-settled status.

For certain types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa may be possible, subject to employer sponsorship and salary thresholds.

It is essential that you have checked you either already have appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application form.

• PLEASE NOTE:
  
  We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.