Specialist Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist - Part time

Would you like to work in a highly regarded, nationally recognised, specialist service making a positive difference to people experiencing chronic/persistent fatigue?

We are seeking an autonomous healthcare professional to join this dynamic and friendly specialist team at a time when fatigue management remains high on the agenda following the Covid-19 pandemic and the recently published government’s ME/CFS Delivery Plan.

You will be an experienced clinician who has an understanding of ME/CFS, Post COVID-19 condition (Long Covid) or fatigue management approaches and is enthusiastic about working in this specialist area.

This community-based service is integrated and in-reaches into the ME/CFS/Post Covid Assessment Clinic at the Churchill Hospital, providing a comprehensive and cohesive MDT, working closely with consultants in respiratory and rehabilitation medicine, specialist respiratory physiotherapists, psychologists, and Oxfordshire Talking Therapies. We provide groups and 121 sessions through clinics, online, and home visits.

The successful applicant will be required to manage their own caseload, providing clinical expertise for people with Post COVID-19 condition, Post Viral Fatigue, and ME/CFS.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing comprehensive occupational therapy/physiotherapy assessments both in clinics, online or in the person's home.
• Incorporating a biopsychosocial approach to assessment and management.
• Delivering online educational workshops (on fatigue management approaches).
• Managing a caseload of patients with a focus on supporting individuals to develop self-management techniques.
• Working with other OT/PT within a MDT.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application, please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust, we provide physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and Northeast 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.”

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing:

• 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 apply).
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team.