Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a fixed term contract for an experienced Allied Health Professional (including dietitian, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist) or Adult Nurse. The applicant would ideally have some experience of working with people with Long COVID/Post-COVID 19 syndrome, or other related long term conditions in an outpatient community setting that share features for example fatigue; neurocognitive conditions involving memory, attention, concentration, word finding and speech difficulties; disturbance to nutrition; breathlessness; pain. All of which impact on a person’s ability to carry out their day-to-day tasks. 

This role would suit an experienced Band 6 looking for Band 7 experience. It could be a part-time split with an existing role or full time.

The City & Hackney COVID Rehabilitation (CoRe) service offers assessment and treatment within the relevant discipline scope of practice to individuals with symptoms relating to Long COVID/Post-COVID 19 syndrome (e.g. fatigue, brain fog, gastrointestinal symptoms affecting nutrition, pain, neurological symptoms, cardiorespiratory symptoms).

The service has been well received by patients and places a strong emphasis on individualised and flexible approaches to treatment and support. 

The service is currently provided Monday to Friday. Open to part-time working.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

  • Be able to independently evaluate progress and adapt intervention as necessary.
  • Carry out competent risk assessments when indicated for the psychological wellbeing of patients.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date documentation for all of patient caseload in interdisciplinary records.
  • Be highly skilled in effective, sensitive, communication with patients with Long COVID, including discussion of sensitive information with clients and relevant parties. This will also include communication with patients where there is a language barrier.
  • Be skilled in the management of clients in group settings such as symptom management programmes working closely with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Act as a resource for other members of the team in symptom management strategies relating to discipline specialty
  • 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.

    Person specification

    Education / Qualification

    Essential criteria

  • Professional health related degree qualification (e.g., dietitian, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, nurse)
  • Relevant registration with professional body (e.g., HCPC, NMC)
  • Further post-graduate courses in related area/Long-term condition (LTC) management
  • Desirable criteria

  • Member of relevant clinical interest group
  • Further study in related area, including post graduate courses relevant to long COVID/Post-COVID 19 Syndrome and psychological approaches to LTCs such as CBT/ACT/ Mindfulness
  • Skills / Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to assess, deliver education and implement appropriate treatment for symptoms related to Long COVID
  • Able to manage caseload and to prioritise under pressure for self and team.
  • Effective discharge planning skills.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills with all disciplines.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Understanding of place and experience of stakeholder engagement and coproduction
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Broad clinical experience at Band 5 & 6 levels.
  • Broad clinical experience in working with adults with long term conditions
  • Evidence of staff supervision and
  • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working in a variety of settings including community.
  • Experience of working with adults with Long COVID/Post-COVID 19 Syndrome
  • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
  • Awareness of current NHS issues relevant to Long COVID/Post-COVID 19 Syndrome
  • Biopsychosocial models and approaches to helping people living with long-term conditions.
  • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge of psychologically informed approaches to physical health conditions such as CBT, ACT & Mindfulness
  • Other Requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Able to work in a flexible way to suit the needs of the service.
  • Represents self and team in a professional manner.
  • Trust Values

    Essential criteria

  • Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values.
  • General Guidance for Applicants

    The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working wherever possible. The Trust also welcomes applications from candidates wishing to job share with or without job share partners.

    We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.

    The Trust offers a number of benefits, including a relocation loan for new starters moving to the area. More details on our range of benefits can be found on the Homerton website.

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