Job summary
The ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service within Specialist Rehabilitation provides multidisciplinary specialist assessment and interventions for adults with ME/Chronic FatigueSyndrome and Long Covid fatigue.The post holder will provide assessment, individual and group interventions. Interventions can be face to face, via Attend Anywhere or on the telephone for individual sessions.
Main duties of the job
To plan, deliver and evaluate the assessment and treatment of patients with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and fatigue related to Long Covid, in collaboration with the ME/CFS Team Leader and other team members.
To work collaboratively with other services within the Trust, and to specifically adopt close working relationships with other services within Specialist Rehabilitation.
To provide supervision and teaching for more junior staff, assistants and students.
Closing date: 24 September 2025
Interview date: 8 October 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
- We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship
Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship
Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy with HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning/CPD
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience of working with people with long term conditions/chronic disability
Desirable
- accredited clinical educator
- knowledge and experience of safeguarding practices
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Able to deliver group sessions to patients
- Able to plan and prioritise workload
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to present complex patient related information, written and orally in a clear manner
- demonstrate excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Able to refer to other agencies as appropriate
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- able to plan and prioritise own workload
- Able to work in a flexible manner, adapting to changing situations
Desirable
- Offers views or able to demonstrate service improvement
Person Specification
Education, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent diploma in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy with HCPC registration
Desirable
- Evidence of further learning/CPD
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working as part of an MDT
- Experience of working with people with long term conditions/chronic disability
Desirable
- accredited clinical educator
- knowledge and experience of safeguarding practices
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Able to deliver group sessions to patients
- Able to plan and prioritise workload
Communication Skills
Essential
- Able to present complex patient related information, written and orally in a clear manner
- demonstrate excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Able to refer to other agencies as appropriate
Planning and Organisational
Essential
- able to plan and prioritise own workload
- Able to work in a flexible manner, adapting to changing situations
Desirable
- Offers views or able to demonstrate service improvement
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
