Job summary
This is a new and exciting opportunity for the development of a peer support group coordinator/facilitator within the Somerset Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service (ME/CFS).
As part of the ME/CFS service, we are keen to develop support groups across the county for people referred to the service. The focus of the groups is to facilitate peer support related to the impact of living with this condition.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating all aspects of the online group work including enquiries, session preparation, group delivery, documentation and advice re: guided self help and signposting as appropriate. They post holder will be expected to work flexibly with some out of hours working to facilitate group sessions.
The group coordinator will be part of a multidisciplinary team. The role will also involve working closely with other health professionals and the voluntary sector.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to full Job Description attached.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner working as a key member of the ME/CFS Service . The successful applicant will possess the skills & flexibility to develop, coordinate and facilitate a peer support group that supports members with the impact of living with ME/CFS.
Awareness of up to date research and local and regional resources, will form a key role of this post, to support appropriate signposting/sharing of information as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to full Job Description attached.
The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner working as a key member of the ME/CFS Service . The successful applicant will possess the skills & flexibility to develop, coordinate and facilitate a peer support group that supports members with the impact of living with ME/CFS.
Awareness of up to date research and local and regional resources, will form a key role of this post, to support appropriate signposting/sharing of information as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in health or education, such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Teaching
Desirable
- Additional post graduate training in group work, psychological therapies
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients, members of the public to support self management.
- Understanding of symptoms, impact, treatment principles for this condition.
Desirable
- Experience of group work
- Experience of supporting people with LTC.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English.
- Evidence of ability to be self motivated and to work autonomously using own initiative.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Degree or equivalent professional qualification in health or education, such as Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Teaching
Desirable
- Additional post graduate training in group work, psychological therapies
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients, members of the public to support self management.
- Understanding of symptoms, impact, treatment principles for this condition.
Desirable
- Experience of group work
- Experience of supporting people with LTC.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of literacy/English.
- Evidence of ability to be self motivated and to work autonomously using own initiative.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
