Job summary
Job Title Specialist Occupational Therapist in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Hours per week 22.5 Permanent
Salary £33,706-£40,588 per annum, pro rata
Closing Date: 21/04/2023
Interview Date: w/c 01/05/2023
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapist to work as a condition-specific Specialist practitioner in a developing and dynamic outpatient setting.
In this role you will be supported to develop your biopsychosocial assessment skills and interventional skills working with patients diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), who often have complex needs and co-morbidities. Your role will allow you to empower patients in self-managing their long term condition and maximise their function.
You will be able to engage in and develop multi-modal treatment pathways for patients referred by their Consultant to the CFS Therapy service and will also gain some experience in fatigue management working with patients experiencing Long Covid symptoms. You will be supported in your role by other members of the CFS multi-disciplinary team and the Therapy team.
The role will offer the ability to work flexibly within our friendly and supportive Therapy team at the George Eliot Hospital. You will also have the chance to increase your knowledge and CPD opportunities through the in-service training programme, as well as Trust-led and Trust funded training courses. In addition, you will receive individual mentorship by a senior member of the team to help with your personal goals - our moto being "Your Potential is our Goal".
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
eXcellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of problems within the specialist area. These patients often have complex and / or chronic presentations.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision.
- To take a role in supervision and teaching of junior qualified therapists and assistants within clinical specialty.
- To take a role in supervision and teaching of undergraduate students
- To demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice
- To work flexibly over 7 day period, as the service requires
Further information about duties and responsibilities are detailed within the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake assessments, clinical diagnosis and treatment of patients with a wide range of problems within the specialist area. These patients often have complex and / or chronic presentations.
- To work as an autonomous practitioner to undertake a significant specialist clinical caseload, working without direct supervision.
- To take a role in supervision and teaching of junior qualified therapists and assistants within clinical specialty.
- To take a role in supervision and teaching of undergraduate students
- To demonstrate leadership skills and contribute to service development and monitoring of standards of practice
- To work flexibly over 7 day period, as the service requires
Further information about duties and responsibilities are detailed within the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
E+D
Essential
- Minimum 18 months to 2 years post-graduate experience
- Previous experience in specialist clinical area
- Band 5 rotational experience
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including recent attendance at relevant post-graduate courses
Desirable
- Previous Acute NHS experience
- BAOT
- Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group
- Driving license and access to motor vehicle for work purposes
Person Specification
E+D
Essential
- Minimum 18 months to 2 years post-graduate experience
- Previous experience in specialist clinical area
- Band 5 rotational experience
- Contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including recent attendance at relevant post-graduate courses
Desirable
- Previous Acute NHS experience
- BAOT
- Involvement /membership in Special Interest Group
- Driving license and access to motor vehicle for work purposes
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.
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.
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).
