Specialist Occupational Therapist/Specialist Physiotherapist

Job summary

Oxfordshire Post Covid Rehabilitation and ME/CFS Service (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

Band 6 Specialist Practitioner

(Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist)

Full-Time 37.5 hours per week.

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

Some of your duties:

• To contribute as a team member to the provision of a specialist countywide community service for adults with Post COVID-19 condition (Long Covid) and adults and young people (currently over the age of 14) with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
• To operate as an autonomous Therapist providing advanced clinical expertise within the multi-professional team for the assessment, treatment, management and evaluation of adults and young people with the conditions.
• 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.

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

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)

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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)

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