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ME/CFS & Long Covid - Specialist Practitioner

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Agile working, IP11 9QYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

30 November 2026

17 days left

Job description

As a Band 6 (equivalent) Specialist Practitioner within our ME/CFS & Long COVID Service, you will provide specialist assessment and clinical managemen...

  • Undertaking comprehensive specialist assessments, considering physical, cognitive, functional, psychological and social needs.
  • Developing, implementing and reviewing personalised Care & Support Plans with patients.
  • Managing an allocated caseload, identifying clinical risk and escalating concerns appropriately.
  • Supporting symptom and energy management while recognising and preventing Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) and deterioration.
  • Working with the multidisciplinary team and partner services to coordinate care, including for patients with severe or very severe ME/CFS.
  • Providing specialist advice and education to patients, carers and healthcare professionals within your scope of practice.
  • Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to clinical governance, audit and service improvement.

We are looking for a ME/CFS & Long COVID Specialist Practitioner

You'll join our ME/CFS & Long COVID Service.

We are an organisation whose purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk through collaborative working and the delivery of high-quality NHS community services. Our ME/CFS & Long COVID Service provides specialist assessment, support and advice for patients living with complex long-term conditions, working alongside primary, secondary and community care partners across Suffolk and North East Essex.

Is it for me?

We are looking for an experienced registered healthcare professional who is confident working autonomously with people living with complex or long-term conditions, and who values collaborative, person-centred care.

We will provide a comprehensive induction alongside ongoing support and development to help you succeed in the role.

  • Is a qualified Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Adult Nurse with current HCPC or NMC registration.
  • Has significant post-registration experience and can independently assess and manage a complex clinical caseload.
  • Has strong clinical assessment, reasoning and risk-management skills.
  • Can develop and review personalised Care & Support Plans and support patients with self-management.
  • Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicates well with patients, carers and colleagues.
  • Understands evidence-based practice, safeguarding and clinical governance, and maintains accurate electronic records.
  • Is adaptable, committed to continuing professional development and able to travel across the service area for community or domiciliary visits where appropriate.

What we can offer you

  • A strong ethos of flexible working to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • A supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Opportunities for learning, development and career progression.
  • A visible and approachable management team.
  • Modern IT systems and responsive technical support.
  • Service-supported training and development opportunities.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Death in Service benefit.
  • Competitive salary with annual benchmarking.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after five years' service.
  • Blue Light Card employer with access to thousands of discounts.

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

See Person Specification

Essential: - NMC Registration

Desirable: - see full person spec

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

13 November 2026

Last checked

13 November 2026

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About the employer

SGF
Suffolk GP Federation CIC

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