Post Covid Occupational Therapist
Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
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Salary: | Not specified |
Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
Location: | Norwich, NR2 3TU |
Company: | NHS Jobs |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | C9839-25-0421 |
Summary
Provide assessment for patients referred into the service in line with agreed guidelines. To liaise with GPs and Consultants about the patients under their care. To accept referrals and manage a patient caseload according to agreed guidelines. Supporting the improvement of Standards of Care for people with Post-COVID syndrome, in line with NICE Working with the wider MDT across Norfolk and Waveney acute and community pathways to deliver care for people with Post-COVID syndrome. To assist in the provision of training and education for patients, carers and professionals Demonstrate specialist knowledge and skills through continuing professional development To maintain own levels of clinical competence. Working autonomously with support from Band 7 and Clinical lead and being accountable for own practice To promote and facilitate research and evidence-based practice To maintain a high profile in the clinical area, acting as a role model for other health care professionals. To deliver and develop post covid interventions in a group setting primarily online. Develop knowledge and skills in management and leadership. Responsible for own workload and of other groups of staff within the team including work allocation, performance / attendance issues, appraisal and development where required. Ensure timely and effective communication with the Clinical Team lead on all professional matters To support maintenance of appropriate data for local and national reporting. To maintain records, as required. To use research findings critically in order to develop practice with supervisions from Clinical lead as required. To provide information about Post-COVID syndrome to people, including its treatment and symptom management. To provide information, education including offering placement opportunities for students, training to other healthcare professionals about Post-COVID syndrome and its assessment and management Maintain links with other professionals and networks in order to learn and share examples of good practice. To be responsible for developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness and to maintain a professional profile. To participate in continuing professional development activity and all mandatory training as required. Accountable for ensuring workload of self and others is prioritised, planned and delivered in line with key performance indicators and service targets. To deliver patient care across Norfolk and Waveney, face to face in a clinic setting, and via telephone, groups and virtual consultations