Overview
We are looking for a dedicated professional to support children and young people living with ME/CFS. Using evidence-based approaches, you will help them develop the awareness and skills needed to respond flexibly to everyday situations and experiences.
Working as part of a creative and supportive multidisciplinary team, you will deliver interventions both individually and in group settings, develop resources, and liaise with families and key stakeholders.
With a focus on emotional and physical wellbeing, you will work therapeutically to enhance young people's understanding of self‑regulation and activity management. Your input will empower them to manage symptoms effectively and improve their functional capacity across all areas of life.
We seek someone committed to ongoing professional development and staying informed about advances in the field of ME/CFS.
Responsibilities
* Assess, treat, monitor and evaluate the progress of young people diagnosed with ME/CFS, considering the holistic and developmental needs of the individual and relevant environmental factors.
* Provide specialist knowledge and skills to support children and young people diagnosed with ME/CFS, and work with the team to develop and facilitate educational and support groups for young people and parents.
* Advance own clinical knowledge, skills and competence based on current evidence to support CYP with ME/CFS.
* Maintain the Occupational Therapy Service Standards by using agreed frames of reference, models of practice and related forms of assessment, goal setting, reporting and outcome measures.
* Develop and deliver educational group work for children, young people, parents/carers.
* Work with individuals referred with full regard to informed consent or agreed indicators of consent.
* Manage own caseload and be responsible for own time management and balance of clinical work and non‑clinical tasks.
* Provide relevant training, information, advice and support to the individual, colleagues or carers regarding the needs of young people with ME/CFS.
* Liaise and work closely with the relevant agencies, colleagues and carers to promote maximum functional ability of the individual referred and facilitate social inclusion, providing ongoing consultancy and support where agreed to meet the needs of those with complex functional needs.
Eligibility & Requirements
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 may present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Equal Opportunities
We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We are an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and encouraged to be their best selves.
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