Job summary
Trust Bank Occupational Therapist
Base is Cannock Chase Hospital and remote working.
830-1630 Monday - Friday NO weekend working
We are looking for an OT to work in the Physical Health Psychology service to support the assessment / support of patients diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The service is provided to patients who are registered to GP's in South Staffordshire
Ideally, the OT would have experience / awareness of fatigue management and will work in partnership with the clinical psychologist in the team.
Main duties of the job
The OT would undertake the initial assessment of the patients and then use an established pathway to direct the next steps for the patient. There is an assessment pro forma to assist decision making. Assessments can be undertaken remotely for the majority of patients
Potential pathways post assessment are
Attendance at the chronic fatigue syndrome management group (currently delivered remotely). Most patients follow this pathway
121 interventions with OT / referral for equipment or adaptations
121 interventions with clinical psychologist
Patients may be directed to one or more of these available pathways
Ideally, we would like Occupational Therapy support in the delivery of the group as we recognise how valuable their skills are with this cohort of patient.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
Demonstrating our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and in context of our objective aligned to the growth of diversity across the workforce; we are particularly seeking applications from individuals who may be from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will:
1. Provide a quality driven, evidence-based specialist occupational therapy assessment to patients presenting with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
2. Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.
3. Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trusts Values and Behaviours.
4. To assess chronic fatigue syndrome referrals and support needs. Assess and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment /support for patients and carers. Takes a lead in specialist area and provides advice and support to others. The specialist care/support plans may include the following:
a. Independence/self-management and maintaining safety
b. Increased functional ability
c. Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
d. Interventions in condition management such as fatigue
e. Prevention and reducing of health inequalities
f. Case management/ treatment /care plans
5. Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages for patients and families.
6. Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate, and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
7. Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
8. Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post holder will:
1. Provide a quality driven, evidence-based specialist occupational therapy assessment to patients presenting with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
2. Be competent as appropriate to the requirements of the role.
3. Demonstrate at all times the Partnership Trusts Values and Behaviours.
4. To assess chronic fatigue syndrome referrals and support needs. Assess and formulate, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of treatment /support for patients and carers. Takes a lead in specialist area and provides advice and support to others. The specialist care/support plans may include the following:
a. Independence/self-management and maintaining safety
b. Increased functional ability
c. Improvement in health and wellbeing including mental health
d. Interventions in condition management such as fatigue
e. Prevention and reducing of health inequalities
f. Case management/ treatment /care plans
5. Be skilled in the assessment of complex/specialist care/support needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care/support packages for patients and families.
6. Have supervisory, training and leadership responsibilities where appropriate, and will have some responsibility for team performance and service developments/improvements.
7. Demonstrate initiative and be creative in finding solutions to problems.
8. Work with the team leader undertaking delegated tasks in team management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with chronic fatigue syndrome patients or clear evidence of transferable skills and experience
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients who have mental health conditions
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current registration with HCPC
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with chronic fatigue syndrome patients or clear evidence of transferable skills and experience
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients who have mental health conditions
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of specialist clinical knowledge relevant to the post
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).
