Job summary
- Main area
- ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Part time - 21 hours per week
- Job ref
- 152-C153.25
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wareham Hospital
- Town
- Wareham
- Salary
- £21,661 - £26,084 p.a
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Occupational Therapist – ME/CFS Service
Band 6
Job overview
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 .
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 [email protected]
Person specification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
- 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
JOB SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Recent previous experience within a comparable role
- Able to demonstrate effective clinical caseload management
MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Experience of providing clinical supervision and mentoring to junior staff
PERSONAL QUALITIES/ATTRIBUTES
Essential criteria
- Evidence of demonstrating the Trust’s values and behaviours
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Michelle Selby
- Job title
- Clinical Lead/Head OT
- Email address
- [email protected]
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