Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Specialist Occupational Therapist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the small specialist team in the Cornwall ME/CFS Service Applicants with a specialist understanding ME/CFS and Post Viral Fatigues are invited to apply for the above post.

The role is to provide complex, functional, cognitive, affect and emotional assessment to patients with these debilitating conditions, as part of a collaborative occupational approach to patient rehabilitation and care.

Applicants with a background in neurology, sensory integration, community rehabilitation and cognitive and behavioural approaches to working and supporting people with long term conditions are desired. A good level of understanding and knowledge of working with people ME/CFS is needed although training, supervision and support will be given to help you develop and grow. Applications need to be able to provide tailored programmes of rehabilitation based around symptoms management with particular focus on energy and activity management.

This is a part time post working 30 hours per week. Job share would be considered.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialist assessment and treatment to patients within the speciality of ME/CFS (Adults) who may have a complex and/or chronic presentation.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment interventions as an autonomous practitioner using independence of judgement.

To contribute to the measurement and evaluation of clinical practice in the area of own practice through the use of Evidence Based Practice, research and audit to support and develop the quality of practice and patient care.

To act as a knowledgeable resource leading to the provision of high quality teaching and training of others.

To contribute to clinical governance, MDT, professional practice meetings and service development within the speciality in partnership with professional specialists and other clinicians.

To jointly run and contribute to the service group-work programmes.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

156-5463448

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • BSc Degree/Diploma In Occupational Therapy
  • Prior experience of ME/CFS & Post viral fatigue
  • Professional qualification taken in English language or IELTS qualification.

Desirable

  • Group work experience
  • Use of Occupational Models
  • Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy.
  • Membership of professional special interest group. Eg BACME.

Models of Practice

Essential

  • Use of Occupational Models
  • Fatigue management skills

Desirable

  • Pain Management skills
  • Sleep Hygiene Skills

Knowledge of current ME/CFS practice

Essential

  • Previous experience in a Care setting with clinical skills in ME/CFS /Post Viral Fatigue/Pain and debility.
  • Skills in goal setting

Desirable

  • Relaxation and Mindfulness practice
  • Equipment and compensatory practice
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registration
  • BSc Degree/Diploma In Occupational Therapy
  • Prior experience of ME/CFS & Post viral fatigue
  • Professional qualification taken in English language or IELTS qualification.

Desirable

  • Group work experience
  • Use of Occupational Models
  • Membership of the College of Occupational Therapy.
  • Membership of professional special interest group. Eg BACME.

Models of Practice

Essential

  • Use of Occupational Models
  • Fatigue management skills

Desirable

  • Pain Management skills
  • Sleep Hygiene Skills

Knowledge of current ME/CFS practice

Essential

  • Previous experience in a Care setting with clinical skills in ME/CFS /Post Viral Fatigue/Pain and debility.
  • Skills in goal setting

Desirable

  • Relaxation and Mindfulness practice
  • Equipment and compensatory practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Specialty Lead

Carol Wilson

carol.wilson48@nhs.net

07500973419

Details

Date posted

20 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

156-5463448

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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