Highly Specialist Physiotherapist – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Sponsorship Available

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 1.Evidence of extensive CPD and up to date knowledge within Physiotherapy achieved through:
• post-graduate
• specialist
• advanced short courses
• conferences (MSc equivalent)
• 2.Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• 3.Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
• 4.In depth knowledge of a range of appropriate therapeutic assessments and interventions & an ability to compare & contrast relative benefits
• 5.An ability to critically appraise new ideas / approaches to therapy.
• 6.Knowledge of the structure and functioning of the NHS, and how the trust fits into the wider picture
• 7.Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance/ audit/ research
• 8. Understanding of the roles of other professionals & the principles of partnership-working with key stake holders
• 9.Knowledge of standards of record keeping and ability to monitor and audit this in own team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of national and local policies & procedures relevant to health, social services & education
• and areas of responsibility

Experience

Essential

• 1.Comprehensive experience within Physiotherapy at senior level incorporating experience within a range of specialisms within Adult Physiotherapy.
• 2.Some management/leadership experience
• 3.Experience of policy / practice development in specialist area.
• 4.Experience and high level of skill in the use of and interpretation of a wide range of appropriate standardised formal and informal assessments and with a wide range of therapy approaches for client groups in service areas.
• 5.Experience in designing and delivering training and education programmes to other professionals/ patients / carers.
• 6.Training and experience in staff and student supervision, staff and team development

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• 1.Demonstrate skills in highly specialist assessment, diagnosis and development of care plans, where clients have highly complex needs.
• 2.To be able to communicate highly complex and sensitive condition related information to clients/carers, multidisciplinary team members, other professionals often in the face of hostility and/or antagonism.
• 3.Specific skills as follows:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including observational, listening & empathy skills.
• Proven analytical, judgement & reflective skills.
• Proven organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent presentation skills, both verbal & written
• Ability to influence, motivate and facilitate development in others.
• Time management and Prioritisation skills
• Good leadership skills as well as ability to be a successful team member.
• Service modernisation and redesign skills
• 4.High level of skills in complex information processing of information / facts that require analysis, interpretation and where a comparison of a range of options at a service and clinical level is necessary.
• 5.Highly skilled in contributing successfully to clinical teams for development of client care.
• 6.Able to introduce innovative practice impacting on policy / service beyond own area of activity / Organisation.
• 7. Highly developed negotiation & problem-solving skills in complex situations, & ability to facilitate these skills in others
• 8. Ability to assimilate, synthesise & present highly complex information / facts that require analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options at a service & clinical level.

Physical Skills

Essential

• 1. Ability to sustain prolonged positions and the physical demands of the role.
• 2. Ability and knowledge of the moving and handling requirements of the role
• 3. Ability to sustain intense concentration on a frequent basis in all aspects of Service & Client Management
• 4. Requirement for speed and accuracy with keyboard skills,

Closing Date: 4 December 2026