Highly Specialist Physiotherapist - Chronic Fatigue SyndromeNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a well-established CFS service at STSFT. The post holder will work within the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) multidisciplinary team at Sunderland Royal Hospital and contribute to the delivery of fatigue and energy management strategies.

The post holder will participate in the advanced assessment and treatment of CFS patients who may have complex co morbidities / multi-pathology / chronic presentations. The post holder will play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of specialist physiotherapy interventions for patients with CFS.

Main duties of the job

This role is well suited to someone who has an interest in working within physical health services and working as part of a wider MDT.

The service provides specialist assessments and interventions for CFS. There are opportunities for professional development and training. Clinical supervision will be provided by an experienced psychologist within the service.

There are opportunities to form part of Specialist Interest Groups both regionally and nationally, and the post holder will be supported to develop within their role.

There is flexibility with work patterns, including part time work and condensed hours.

Job description

The post holder will work within the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) multidisciplinary team at Sunderland Royal Hospital.

To contribute to the delivery of fatigue and energy management strategies.

To participate in the advanced assessment and treatment of CFS patients who may have complex co morbities / multi-pathology / chronic presentations.

To play a key role in the development, implementation and evaluation of specialist physiotherapy interventions for patients with CFS.

To contribute to MDT specialist assessment and intervention in CFS follow-up clinic service provision alongside psychologist and occupational therapist colleagues.

To use highly developed analytical and judgment skills to be directly involved in the clinical decision making process as part of the multidisciplinary team, using and interpreting the results of diagnostic tests to progress the management of the patients condition.

To work as part of the CFS multi-disciplinary team, working collaboratively with colleagues

To deliver co-ordinated care, and to lead on physiotherapy interventions to MDT staff

To undertake evidence-based projects, including recommendations for change in practice and to participate in departmental research and audit

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.