Physiotherapist with an interest in ME

Self-employed contractor role for charity.

Summary:

• To provide a Physiotherapy service as part of a multi-disciplinary team, for The ME Trust, on a part time basis
• Respond to specific or general Physiotherapy referrals
• Carry out assessments, provide advice and recommend interventions to manage the symptoms in patients with ME/CFS and related conditions, working with a whole person approach, and involving family/carers where appropriate
• Provide written reports for the person with ME and others involved in their care with consent of the patient
• Participate in 6-8 weekly Clinical Team meetings

Main tasks:

• Arrange and undertake consultations in the most appropriate manner for the patient- whether remotely, by telephone, skype, zoom or email or by home visit (according to geographical location)
• Carry out an assessment
• Consider choices and in collaboration with the person with ME, agree attainable and realistic goals, however small
• Offer a selection of gentle progressive interventions to facilitate an improvement in their quality of life
• Seek to reduce fear associated with the illness and to create an environment for healing
• Offer follow-up consultations with patients by phone, skype, zoom or by email
• Offer clear and consistent information and advice to people with ME and their family/carers

Please send CV with a covering letter to: admin@metrust.org.uk