Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the our dedicated and well established  interdisciplinary chronic pain and fatigue management service with a focus on supporting people with Long Covid.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Advanced Occupational Therapist to join the team that work with people with wide range of chronic pain conditions, ME/CFS and Long Covid. The post holder will be involved in assessment and a range of interventions, including group, individual and workshop provision.  The service is delivered from sites in Aylesbury and Amersham, with the primary site being Aylesbury. 

Good communication and team-working skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be able to take a holistic and person centred approach to supporting patients and have an active interest in the management of long term chronic conditions.  

The role will includes working with other Advanced Therapists in the team to effectively manage a complex caseload and see patients within the expected timescales. 

Main duties of the job

To take a lead role in planning, co-ordinating and delivering the specialist Occupational Therapy service provided to long covid, chronic pain and chronic fatigue patients as part of the interdisciplinary Chronic Pain and Fatigue Management Service.

 To provide specialist Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment to a wide range of patients with highly complex problems resulting from chronic long term conditions and ME/CFS. 

To be autonomous as an Occupational Therapist, whilst working with Senior Therapists from other disciplines within the team to deliver the service

To actively lead development of professional and service initiatives and contribute to organisational objectives.

Working for our organisation

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 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.