Specialist Occupational Therapist – ME/CFS Service
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Specialist Occupational Therapist – ME/CFS Service
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This is an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join the adult ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome team in Dorset and work across the county with a base at Wareham Hospital. This is a part-time role.
This is a fixed term role and for those with current NHS service, the role will be offered on a secondment basis only. Please obtain permission to be released on a secondment before submitting an application.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
The Occupational Therapist will provide specialist input for people in Dorset diagnosed with ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome while working within a knowledgeable and supportive multi-disciplinary team. The therapist takes part in team triage and assessment of GP referrals to the service. Intervention is offered through planning, implementing and evaluating specialist treatment and care to people on an allocated caseload. The treatment programme promotes self-care, independence and autonomy .
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Michelle Selby Job title: Clinical Lead/Head OT Email address: michelle.selby@nhs.net
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