Psychologist in ME/CFS

Advert Job overview We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in City and Hackney covering the current post holder’s maternity leave. In this supportive setting you would gain the opportunity to build on both clinical and service development skills as well as those needed for multidisciplinary working. In addition to direct individual and group clinical work, the post holder will offer advice and consultation on clients’ fatigue management needs and psychological care to colleagues from other disciplines and to other, non-professional carers, working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team’s policies and processes. A key part of the role will be to utilize research skills for audit, policy and service development and research, in particular to evaluate recent service changes and contribute to further innovation. There would be opportunities to contribute to teaching and training within the team, department and wider trust and area. The ME/CFS Service sits within the well-established therapy-led community outpatient Locomotor Service which houses integrated teams working within Persistent Pain, Advanced Practice Physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions and outpatient musculoskeletal physiotherapy. There are strong links with Clinical Health and Neuropsychology within the Homerton Healthcare. Advert The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and therapy for people with persistent fatigue andME/CFS. This will involve being involved in multidisciplinary triage and assessment, as well as holding a caseload of clients with ME/CFS, supporting them with fatigue management skills so that they can continue to do the things that are important to them in life even in the presence of the ongoing symptoms. The service has recently piloted an online group intervention, delivering fatigue management, as well as creating video and written resources. Psychology is an integral part of the small therapy-led interdisciplinary team including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and a Specialist GPThe service regularly provides clinical placements for North Thames DClinPsych trainees. Working for our organisation Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for details about the post. If you would like to speak to us about the role, please get in touch. G eneral Guidance for Applicants We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application. Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares. If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible. Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager. We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.