Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Main area MSK - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Grade NHS AfC: Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 19 hours per week Job ref 812-ST-26-CFS-OT

Site Kingsway Health Centre Town Stevenage Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/08/ :59

Job overview

Band 7 Occupational Therapist - Clinical Specialist Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Management

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, creative and specialist Occupational Therapist to join our team.

ACTIVATE is a multi-disciplinary community team consisting of Clinical Psychologists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, GP's with extended role and an administrator. We provide highly specialist assessment and intervention for adults with CFS and / or persistent pain.

ACTIVATE adopts a primarily hands off approach to treatment which is aimed at motivating and educating service users to manage their condition more effectively and utilises both individual and group based interventions. Close multi-disciplinary working within the team, is a key part of the service delivery and the successful candidate will be expected to take an active role in the delivery of the Chronic Fatigue Management Programmes as well as offering individual and joint treatment sessions with other team members.

ACTIVATE team form part of the integrated community MSK Services working alongside the MSK Physiotherapy team and the MSK Clinical , Assessment and Treatment Service (MSKCATS). The post will also involve close liaison with relevant medical consultants, GP's and other health care professionals.

Proposed Interview Date: 28th September 2026

Main duties of the job

It is expected that applicants will have excellent communication skills and experience in delivering interventions to both individuals and groups. As educating and working with other professionals is an expected and integral part of the role experience of, and a commitment to, multi-disciplinary working is essential. Regular supervision and CPD opportunities will be provided by the Lead Clinical Psychologist within the service.

You must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work autonomously to provide a comprehensive advanced assessment, diagnostic, treatments and management of patients with complex needs within a defined treatment cohort.
• To provide advanced clinical expertise across the service area, participating in the development of professional competences and participation in professional appraisal systems.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Practitioner.
• BSc in Occupational Therapy or equivalent e.g. Diploma Evidence of advanced clinical continuing professional development
• Evidence of advanced clinical continuing professional development relevant to the role
• Specific post graduate study in pertinent specific area to Masters level or equivalent
• Significant previous relevant clinical experience related to the role
• Demonstrable previous experience in a clinical advanced role.

Experience

• Experience in related fields at senior specialist level e.g. CFS, Personalised care planning, Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Ability to work and interact effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Experience of treating high risk patients
• Good organisational skills
• Knowledge and experience of governance systems and processes
• High level of knowledge and understanding of NHS, social care and education clinical policy

communication

• Excellent communication skills both oral and written, including the ability to liaise and negotiate
• Communicate or receive complex and sensitive information
• Knowledge of barriers to understanding & ability to explain complex issues simply
• Ability to think and develop implementation plans tactfully and creatively.to establish positive relationships and mutual respect with people at all levels

Skills

• Team Player
• Able to work for long periods whilst maintaining concentration
• Able to cope with unpredictable work patterns
• communicate openly , honestly and professionally

We will communicate any interview arrangements with applicants via e‑mail so it is advisable that you check the email address you give on your application on a regular basis.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band. All new appointments (excluding Medical & Dental roles) are subject to a 26 week probation period.

We are proud to be an armed forces friendly employer and support the employment of the armed forces community, including veterans, spouses and partners. For more information, contact

Applications from qualified job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to you meeting minimum criteria of the role and salary threshold. Please visit the Gov.UK website for detail.

If applicable to the role, staff are required to hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use with business insurance (unless the member of staff has a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

In submitting an application form, you authorise Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority Transfer process should you be appointed to the post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Kim Morsley Job title Consultant Clinical Psychologist Email address Telephone number Additional information

Suzanne Taylor - MSK Clinical and Operational Lead

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