Team Lead Post Viral Fatigue Service
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
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Job summary
This post is only open to current employees of the Trust.
An opportunity has arisen for a 12-month secondment as band 7 Team Lead (Nurse/ Occupational Therapist/ Physiotherapist) for the Post-Viral Fatigue service (newly formed from the integration of the ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid services). This is a full-time position, based at Malvern Community Hospital with the option of a hybrid arrangement to also work from home.
This is an exciting time to join this highly skilled and motivated team, with plenty of scope to grow professionally and personally, as well as contribute to the development of the service. You will be well supported in this role, with regular supervision, CPD and training as required.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, please contact Marina at marina.townend@nhs.net or call 01684 612671
Before applying for this secondment please gain permission from your Substantive Manager to undertake the secondment.
Main duties of the job
The role will involve working with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a service. Typical duties will include day-to-day management of the team, as well as providing 1:1 and group interventions to patients with ME/CFS, LC and associated conditions. You will be working closely with the Service Lead to ensure a smooth transition to a post-viral fatigue service, taking a lead on agreed projects.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year
Contract
Secondment
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9798-1327
Job locations
Malvern Community Hospital
185 Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1EX
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
Malvern Community Hospital
185 Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1EX
Employer's website
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