Occupational Therapist Specialist Practitioner – Fatigue Management

JustOT; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

JustOT is recruiting an Occupational Therapist Specialist Practitioner to lead fatigue management care in a private practice setting in Hampshire. The role is hybrid, delivering assessments and interventions via Telehealth to adults with chronic fatigue and long-term conditions, using a biopsychosocial model.

You will work autonomously at top Band 6 level, develop outcome-driven care plans, support vocational goals, contribute to service development, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Assessment and treatment planning for fatigue management
• Coaching-based, biopsychosocial approach
• Interventions via Telehealth (video/telephone)
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration and education

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive fatigue assessments with measurable outcomes
• Identify client goals and form care plans
• Plan and deliver individual therapy sessions
• Promote self-management, pacing and energy conservation
• Support vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work
• Monitor outcomes and adapt interventions
• Demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning for fluctuating fatigue
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement

Skills

Clinical Governance

Education

Qualified Occupational therapist

Job description

Occupational Therapist Specialist Practitioner – Fatigue Management

Fatigue management

Band 6

Hampshire, South East Coast

ASAP

£47k per annum

Occupational Therapist Specialist Practitioner – Fatigue Management

Occupational Therapist Specialist Practitioner – Fatigue Management

Salary: Pay Band: Competitive Salary - Top Band 6 equivalent

Location: Hybrid (Clinical Practice based in Hampshire)

(Must Live near Hampshire)

Fatigue Management

No sponsor

Our client is looking for an occupational Therapist to work as a Specialist Practitioner in Fatigue Management, delivering assessment and intervention to adults with chronic fatigue and long-term conditions using a biopsychosocial model.

The role involves working autonomously at top Band 6 equivalent level within a private practice setting, providing individual interventions, delivered via Telehealth platforms (e.g. video and telephone consultations). Interventions will be person-centered, coaching-based and holistic, supporting clients to improve function, participation and quality of life.

The post holder will also contribute to the ongoing development of the service, including service delivery models, outcome evaluation and quality improvement.

Job Role:

• Undertake comprehensive, discipline-appropriate assessments and collaboratively develop treatment plans with clearly defined, measurable outcomes related to fatigue management.
• Work with clients to identify meaningful goals that form part of an overall care plan.
• Plan and implement individual therapy sessions, using evidence-based fatigue management strategies.
• Use coaching and other relevant approaches to support self-management, pacing, energy conservation and goal attainment.
• Support clients with vocational rehabilitation, including return to work, work retention and workplace adjustments.
• Monitor and evaluate interventions using relevant outcome measures and adapt interventions where required.
• Demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills when working with complex and fluctuating fatigue presentations.
• Apply relevant theory and evidence to practice and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of fatigue management principles.
• Clearly articulate and promote the role of the practitioner within fatigue management and the multidisciplinary team.
• To provide education and advice to clients, carers and other professionals where appropriate, regarding fatigue management and related issues.

Skills Required:

• Clinical Governance, Quality & Standards

Qualifications:

• Qualified Occupational therapist