Assessor/Case Manager

Job summary

The Dorset ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service has an exciting opportunity for an Assessor/Case Managers (ACM). The post is based at Wareham Hospital BH20 4QQ

We offer specialist assessment, intervention and review to people in Dorset diagnosed with ME/CFS. You will join a skilled multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, NICE-concordant care. The role includes: carrying out assessments, holding a caseload, providing evidence-based interventions, carrying out reviews and working closely with colleagues to support recovery.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for managing a caseload of people who have been referred into the ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service.

ACM will have responsibility for assessing individuals referred into the service and supporting diagnosed patients throughout their onward intervention journey

ACM will conducting initial assessment discussing the person's signs and symptoms of ME/CFS and the impacts on function that have developed. This will be completed and recorded on the clinical records system

Accurately record outcome of assessments and all interventions on the clinical record

Through the Case Management function offer the person support and co-ordination throughout their intervention from the service

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.