Job summary
A fantastic opportunity (1 FTE for a minimum 12 mth FTC contract ending March 24) has arisen for an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 3 years NHS experience as a B6 , however Post Covid Fatigue (PCF) experience is not essential. Post holder would work autonomously, applying their specialist skills and knowledge in the emerging area of PCF. The post holder will join the PCF arm of the well-established Bedfordshire Chronic Fatigue Service (CFS). The post holder will work alongside other specialist professionals, including Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology. The service provides outpatient based, specialist MDT assessments and treatments for those PCF patients whose main symptoms are moderate to severe as well as those with more complex presentations. The service works in collaboration with the wider Post Covid pathway across Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes. The role would have a base at Mountbatten House in Dunstable, with an aim to establish clinics across the county. The post holder would be required to provide 9am-5pm minimum cover over Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the clinic and other days could be negotiable. The post holder will be well supported by colleagues within the specialist service and connected to other OTs working across BCHS (Bedfordshire Community Health Services). Interview date 31st March 23.
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.
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. This post offers an opportunity to join a dynamic service who have won ELFT staff awards in 2022 and 2023 demonstrating our commitmment to staff and patients. We are seeking a self-motivated professional ready to contribute to our specialist team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Councils 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Councils 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.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BSc Degree or Diploma/COT in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC UK registered
- Clear record of Post Grad Experience
Desirable
- Member of specialist group
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of assessing clients to inform a diagnosis
- oCan demonstrate varied experience of clinical and managerial situations
- oExcellent demonstrable written verbal and presentation skills
- oEvidence of working as part of a MDT.
- Experience of delivering OT interventions for physical health conditions
- Experience of working with clinical systems, databases and paperwork
Desirable
- Experience of working with long term conditions
- Can demonstrate specialist skills within OT
- Experience of supervising OT staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oGood clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
- oAbility to undertake clinical risk - assess, manage and reduce potential risks
- oGood Interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with clients.
- oEffective time management skills
- oComputer /Word Processing skills
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- Demonstrates skills of OT interventions with patients
Desirable
- Experience of working across a broad range of physical and mental health conditions
Other
Essential
- oAbility to take responsibility and demonstrate autonomy
- oDemonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- oAwareness of level of professional competence
- oMental and emotional effort required to undertake clinical consultations and interventions, both one to one and group basis.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- BSc Degree or Diploma/COT in Occupational Therapy
- HCPC UK registered
- Clear record of Post Grad Experience
Desirable
- Member of specialist group
Experience
Essential
- oKnowledge and experience of assessing clients to inform a diagnosis
- oCan demonstrate varied experience of clinical and managerial situations
- oExcellent demonstrable written verbal and presentation skills
- oEvidence of working as part of a MDT.
- Experience of delivering OT interventions for physical health conditions
- Experience of working with clinical systems, databases and paperwork
Desirable
- Experience of working with long term conditions
- Can demonstrate specialist skills within OT
- Experience of supervising OT staff
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oGood clinical reasoning and evaluation skills.
- oAbility to undertake clinical risk - assess, manage and reduce potential risks
- oGood Interpersonal skills enabling therapeutic alliances to be developed and maintained with clients.
- oEffective time management skills
- oComputer /Word Processing skills
- oEvidence of continuing professional development
- Demonstrates skills of OT interventions with patients
Desirable
- Experience of working across a broad range of physical and mental health conditions
Other
Essential
- oAbility to take responsibility and demonstrate autonomy
- oDemonstrate appropriate use of initiative
- oAwareness of level of professional competence
- oMental and emotional effort required to undertake clinical consultations and interventions, both one to one and group basis.
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
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
East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Post Covid Fatigue Service - Clinical Health Psychology, BCHS
Mountbatten House, 56 High Street South
Dunstable, Beds
LU6 3HD
Employer's website
https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
