ME/CFS Specialist Practitioner | City Health Care Partnership CIC

City Health Care Partnership CIC; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Therapist in York, England, to join their team for a 15-hours-per-week role focused on ME/CFS treatment. Ideal candidates include those with Band 6 or Band 5 qualifications in therapy and a strong commitment to patient care and teamwork. The position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment. Applications close on 8 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Skilled in patient management for ME/CFS conditions.
• Ability to offer clinical peer support.
• Motivated to develop skills in therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for ME/CFS.
• Engage in clinical peer support
• Work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Good working knowledge of ME/CFS

Experience in community setting

Ability to manage own workload

Education

Band 6 Occupational Therapist or equivalent

Band 5 Occupational Therapist with relevant experience

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Specialist Therapist to join our friendly, motivated and forward-thinking team.

CHCP Yorkshire Fatigue ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) Service provides an assessment, diagnosis and treatment service across York, North Yorkshire, Lincs and North East Lincs.

We are accepting applications from existing Band 6 Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists or Nurses, or experienced Band 5 Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists or Nurses who can demonstrate meeting the vacancy criteria and who have a good working knowledge of ME/CFS.

This is a 15 hour per week 12 month temporary post - the hours of which can be worked flexibly across the working week (Mon-Fri, 9-5) to benefit the service and own home/work life balance. If you have any specific questions in relation to the post; please contact: Claire Haughey - Operations Manager [e-mail]

Experience of working in a community setting will be an advantage but is not essential. You will be keen to develop skills and knowledge and motivated to further your understanding of ME/CFS and related conditions.

You will be committed to supporting the patient's skills and knowledge to enable them to best manage their conditions. You will value and engage with self and peer practice review and supervision in the maintenance of gold standard practice.

CHCP Yorkshire Fatigue ME/CFS Service is committed to providing the highest quality of holistic care working in partnership with patients, their care givers and other health care providers. You will work well as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team as well as possessing the attributes required to work autonomously in managing your own workload.

The role will be required to offer clinical peer support across the existing therapy provision to ensure that the service meets the service user needs in line with best practice, CQC standards and legislative frameworks. You will provide clinical expertise and consultation across the service to promote the role of therapy, collaboration with the Advanced OT on initiatives and improvements, as well as support senior management in delivering of the wider service improvements.

At CHCP, we’re passionate about people and we know that you are too, that’s why we’re here isn’t it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you’ll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we’re a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first-class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that’s why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we’ll support you to thrive.

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Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for full details on the role.

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025