Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist

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: 07768 422593 Office: 01865 903757. Rachael.Rogers@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

Or Emma Tucker, Post COVID Rehabilitation Specialist / Service Lead Mobile: 07468 718677 Office: 01865 904215. emma.tucker@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

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).

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)