Specialist Post-COVID Recovery Practitioner

Specialist Post-COVID Recovery Practitioner

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Band 7 Occupational Therapy within the new Hounslow Post Covid Community rehabilitation Team.

Our Vacancy is for Fixed Term Occupational Therapy - Band 7 - 37.5hrs.

This is an ideal post for an experienced Band 7 Occupational Therapy looking to further develop their specific therapeutic and management skills or a current Band 6 looking for a new challenge.

This job will allow the successful applicant to work within a specialist Post Covid service with patients with a variety of clinical conditions. They will be able to take ownership of non-complex patients with Long Covid symptoms of their own whilst working in collaboration with a variety of clinical specialists within the team.

Within the team, there is a strong focus on personal and service development, and you will be given opportunities to participate in in-service training programmes and external training where appropriate.

This post is currently fixed term until the end of March 2026; however, there may be scope for further extension following a successful pilot of this additional support.

Main duties of the job

1. Independently manage a caseload of complex cases and work alongside other Post Covid clinical leads, sharing overall responsibility of the caseload management of the service.
2. Work in the Integrated (joint) Triage Service with acute staff to screen and assess referrals into the service, including gathering medical history from GP records/referrers and identifying if appropriate for Post Covid services; establish needs priorities and assign to appropriate pathways.
3. Undertake advanced assessment of people with Post-COVID Syndrome including complex multi-pathology combining both physical and mental health illness using a range of assessment tools such as comprehensive medical history, physical assessment screening, and appropriate Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) for fatigue, breathlessness, mood, cognition, and functional ability.
4. Formulate and evaluate holistic management and person-centred treatment plans, using clinical reasoning and utilising a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate a specialised programme of care, e.g., supported self-management.
5. Ensure that the service provided is patient-centred.

About us

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow, and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view as attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Evidence of post-graduate training in designated specialty.
• Student supervision course.
• Leadership/management course.
• Membership of professional body.
• Membership of special interest group.

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years post-graduate experience.
• Minimum of 2 years work at Band 6 level in a variety of specialties.
• Experience of working at a senior level in specialty designated to post.
• Documented evidence of continued professional development.
• Advice and support of junior staff, support staff, and/or students.
• Audit.
• Experience of research.
• Experience of clinical education to graduate standard in designated specialty.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the HRCH values (Care, Respect, Communication).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely via written and spoken word.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage your own time, and set priorities.
• Ability to organise and respond effectively to complex information.
• Comprehensive application of health and safety and risk management policies.
• Ability to analyse professional and ethical issues.
• Ability to enable others to manage their own time and determine priorities.
• Word-processing and internet/email skills.
• Ability to work as an effective team member both with your own specialty team and multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate a client-centred, non-discriminatory approach.
• Commitment to your own and others' development and learning.
• Genuine desire to further develop skills within a specialist service.
• Ability to reflect critically and appraise your own performance.
• Ability to recognise and manage conflict and complex situations.
• Ability to comply with moving and handling regulations.
• Holds a valid driving license for the UK and access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Training and presentational skills.
• Ability to positively influence others.
• Ability to motivate others.

Knowledge

• Specialist knowledge and application of current best practice in your own area of specialty.
• Understanding of clinical governance.
• Knowledge of standardised and specialist assessments, treatment techniques, and outcome measures.
• Understanding and application of national guidelines and health legislation (e.g., NSFs).
• Understanding of team/group dynamics.

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.

Hounslow Specialist Recovery Practitioner

£51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer).