Specialist Occupational Therapist ME/CFS Service
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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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 .
About Us
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.
Details
Date posted
06 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£21,661 to £26,084 a year p.a
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
152-C153.25
Job locations
Wareham Hospital
Streche Road
Wareham
BH20 4QQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact
Person Specification
Essential
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
* Registered practitioner to degree/diploma level supplemented by post registration diploma level specialist training and/or short courses or demonstrable extensive experience in the relevant specialty
* Membership of the relevant Professional Body
Essential
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
* Experience of specialist working
* Demonstrable knowledge of assessment and therapeutic interventions in area of specialism
* Able to demonstrate specialist clinical reasoning skills
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload effectively
Desirable
* Recent previous experience within a comparable role
* Able to demonstrate effective clinical caseload management
Essential
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
* Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
* Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours
Person Specification
Essential
* Evidence of demonstrating the Trust's values and behaviours
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
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wareham Hospital
Streche Road
Wareham
BH20 4QQ
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wareham Hospital
Streche Road
Wareham
BH20 4QQ
Employer's website
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
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Job function
* Job function
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