Job summary
A fantastic opportunity (0.6 FTE/ FTC contract until end March 2023) has arisen for an enthusiastic occupational therapist looking to contribute and develop specialist skills and knowledge in the new and emerging area of Post Covid Fatigue (PCF). The post holder will join the newly developed PCF arm of the well-established Bedfordshire Chronic Fatigue Service (CFS). The post holder will work alongside other specialists professionals, including Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology. The service provides specialist MDT assessment and treatment for those PCF patients whose main symptoms are moderate to severe and those with more complex presentations. The service works in collaboration with the wider Post Covid pathway across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. This post offers an opportunity to join an effective and creative team. The service professionals are active contributors to national special interest networks and working on developing the evidence base in PCF treatment. The role would has a base at Mountbatten House in Dunstable, with an aim to establish clinics across the county. The post holder will be well supported by colleagues within the specialist service and connected to other OTs working across BCHS.
For more information, please contact Krushi Vaidya krushi.vaidya@nhs.net Team Occupational Therapist 07741 703904 or Dr Sarah Shankar, Service lead Principal Clinical Psychologist sarah.shankar2@nhs.net 07790 342 864. Interview date 1st April 22.
Main duties of the job
To be a Specialist Occupational Therapist within a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing
a high standard of assessment, advice and treatment to clients referred to the Post COVID Fatigue
Service. To work with clients towards rehabilitation, self-management, increased independence
and a better quality of life.
To work as part of a multi professional service, working with patient towards self-management and
independence throughout the continuum of care, to improve their outcomes.
To hold responsibility for own caseload under supervision and to provide specialist consultation and
education to community colleagues in the field of fatigue management.
To work as an autonomous professional according to the Health Professions Council's regulations.
However the post holder will have the opportunity to receive supervision and support from
experienced and specialist clinicians to grow your own knowledge and expertise.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more information.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy or Dip/COT
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Clear record of post graduate experience
Desirable
- Significant and relevant post graduate experience
- Member of a special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of conditions, treatment techniques and intervention
- Core rehabilitation skills
- Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oAbility to lead and motivate others
- oProvide advice on clinical issues to other agencies or management as required
- oGood team worker and leader
- oAbility to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload.
- oAbility to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT intervention accordingly
- oAble to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
- oWork and carry out assessments in clients' homes
- oFit and demonstrate equipment
- oWork with clients who are terminally ill and their family and carers
- oDealing with clients with severe deformities, wounds, or long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their carers
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy or Dip/COT
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
- Clear record of post graduate experience
Desirable
- Significant and relevant post graduate experience
- Member of a special interest group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a wide range of conditions, treatment techniques and intervention
- Core rehabilitation skills
- Experience of working with adult clients with primarily physical illness or disability
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oExcellent communication skills
- oAbility to lead and motivate others
- oProvide advice on clinical issues to other agencies or management as required
- oGood team worker and leader
- oAbility to work autonomously and manage a complex and varied caseload.
- oAbility to analyse results of assessments and arrange/change OT intervention accordingly
- oAble to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
- oWork and carry out assessments in clients' homes
- oFit and demonstrate equipment
- oWork with clients who are terminally ill and their family and carers
- oDealing with clients with severe deformities, wounds, or long term conditions causing distress to themselves and/or their carers
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).
