Specialist Band 6 Physiotherapist
- Part-time
Location: Haylodge Health Centre, Peebles
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 29.6
Band: 6
Salary: £43,231 - £52,679
Closing date: 30/10/2026
Specialist Physiotherapist – Musculoskeletal Outpatients
Fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave
We require experienced, highly motivated musculoskeletal physiotherapists to work within our team. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as good organisation, time management, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
As an MSK physiotherapist, you shall be assessing and treating patients referred into outpatient departments within the Borders. You will be based in Haylodge Health Centre, Peebles.
The post holder will provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with a wide range of problems in outpatients. You shall work as an autonomous practitioner, developing appropriate packages of care, providing specialist clinical / professional advice to patients, carers and other Health Care Professionals. You will also be expected to supervise rotational junior staff and students on placements.
The post holder will contribute to service development to improve quality of healthcare through liaison with your Line Manager.
The Borders is a beautiful place to live and work. It has affordable housing and good schools and is now well connected with the Borders railway.
Informal enquiries are welcome. For further information, please contact Katherine Elliot, Physiotherapy Dept, Eyemouth Health Centre – 01890752600 - katherine.elliot@nhs.scot
Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.
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