Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist

NHS; Witney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious NHS team focused on chronic fatigue management post-COVID. As a healthcare professional, you will provide specialist assessment and treatment for patients with ME/CFS, while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days

NHS Discount across various retailers

Competitive pension scheme

Staff networking groups

Qualifications

• Experience of working with ME/CFS or similar long-term conditions.
• Experience of running groups is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse clinical caseload of adults and young people.
• Implement therapeutic interventions for patients and facilitate self-management.
• Collaborate with clients to develop person-centred care plans.

Skills

Knowledge of ME/CFS

Knowledge of approaches used in managing conditions

Communication skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy

Degree/diploma in Physiotherapy

Job description

Job summary

Would you like to work in a highly regarded specialist service making a positive difference to people experiencing chronic/persistent fatigue?

We are seeking an autonomous healthcare professional to join this dynamic specialist team at a very interesting time when fatigue management is high on the agenda following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Main duties of the job

• To effectively manage a diverse clinical caseload of adults and young people including those who are severely affected.
• To carry out specialist bio-psycho-social assessment and treatment of adults and young people with Post COVID-19 condition (Long Covid) or ME/CFS that include physical, mental and emotional aspects.
• To be competent in history taking and the use of appropriate assessment tools within agreed national and current research guidelines.
• To implement a range of specialist therapeutic interventions for patients and their relatives/carers, through individual and/or group sessions, that facilitates and supports a culture that enables patients to develop self-management skills to improve health outcomes.
• To communicate complex and challenging information in a clinically skilled and sensitive manner ensuring that it is presented in an understandable format to clients, carers and other professionals involved.
• To develop collaborative person-centred goals and plans with the adult/young person, and to evaluate and modify management plans in response to their changing needs.
• To support adults and young people to return to work/education, facilitating a graded return according to their individual needs, liaising with the workplace/education establishment, attending meetings, and providing reviews and reports, as required.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Date posted

12 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year Per annum | Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

267-CH5959508

Job locations

Windrush House

Burford Road

Witney

OX29 7DX

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be an experienced clinician who has an understanding of ME/CFS, Post COVID-19 condition or fatigue management approaches and is enthusiastic about working in this specialist area.

The service is integrated with the Post Covid Assessment Clinic at the Churchill Hospital and the Post Covid Rehabilitation Team, working closely with specialist respiratory physiotherapists and Oxfordshire Talking Therapies. It provides groups and 121 sessions. From an ME/CFS perspective the service provides diagnosis, management advice, education and rehabilitation for adults and young people (from age 14) with ME/CFS, both individually and in groups.

The successful applicant will be required to manage their own case load, providing clinical expertise for people with Post COVID-19 condition and/or ME/CFS.

The service is based at Windrush House, Witney, but other bases could potentially be negotiated across Oxfordshire. However, as the service is countywide, some travel will be required.

(*The post is substantive and full time until the end of March 2025 through NHSE funding. Discussions are currently under way at ICB level to explore the future service pathways for these patient populations and is hoped that the service will continue after this date. However, alternative employment options within the Trust may be explored from April 2025. Flexible working applications will be welcomed please call for clarification.)

For more information please contact Rachael Rogers, Clinical Lead on Mobile: [phone] Office: 01865 903757. [e-mail]

Or Emma Tucker, Post COVID Rehabilitation Specialist / Service Lead Mobile: [phone] Office: 01865 904215. [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be an experienced clinician who has an understanding of ME/CFS, Post COVID-19 condition or fatigue management approaches and is enthusiastic about working in this specialist area.

The service is integrated with the Post Covid Assessment Clinic at the Churchill Hospital and the Post Covid Rehabilitation Team, working closely with specialist respiratory physiotherapists and Oxfordshire Talking Therapies. It provides groups and 121 sessions. From an ME/CFS perspective the service provides diagnosis, management advice, education and rehabilitation for adults and young people (from age 14) with ME/CFS, both individually and in groups.

The successful applicant will be required to manage their own case load, providing clinical expertise for people with Post COVID-19 condition and/or ME/CFS.

The service is based at Windrush House, Witney, but other bases could potentially be negotiated across Oxfordshire. However, as the service is countywide, some travel will be required.

(*The post is substantive and full time until the end of March 2025 through NHSE funding. Discussions are currently under way at ICB level to explore the future service pathways for these patient populations and is hoped that the service will continue after this date. However, alternative employment options within the Trust may be explored from April 2025. Flexible working applications will be welcomed please call for clarification.)

For more information please contact Rachael Rogers, Clinical Lead on Mobile: [phone] Office: 01865 903757. [e-mail]

Or Emma Tucker, Post COVID Rehabilitation Specialist / Service Lead Mobile: [phone] Office: 01865 904215. [e-mail]

Person Specification Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of ME/CFS, PC and similar LTC
• Knowledge of approaches used in managing the conditions
• Knowledge of running group interventions
• Knowledge of the biopsychosocial approach

Experience Essential

• Experience of working with ME/CFS/PC or similar LTC
• Experience of running groups

Desirable

• Experience of working with CYP
• Experience of autonmous/community working

Qualifications Essential

• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate learning

Person Specification Knowledge Essential

• Knowledge of ME/CFS, PC and similar LTC
• Knowledge of approaches used in managing the conditions
• Knowledge of running group interventions
• Knowledge of the biopsychosocial approach

Experience Essential

• Experience of working with ME/CFS/PC or similar LTC
• Experience of running groups

Desirable

• Experience of working with CYP
• Experience of autonmous/community working

Qualifications Essential

• Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy

Desirable

• Evidence of post graduate learning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Windrush House

Burford Road

Witney

OX29 7DX

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Windrush House

Burford Road

Witney

OX29 7DX

Employer's website

https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)