We are looking for an experienced HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our expert and friendly team of Occupational Therapists, Driving Instructors, and Administration staff on a permanent basis. The Centre is accredited by Driving Mobility and funded principally by the Department of Transport whilst being within the NHS framework.
Our specialist service primarily assesses medical fitness to drive of people who will have a range of medical conditions. Developing a working knowledge and understanding of the DVLA standards of medical fitness to drive is an essential and integral part of the role. We also assist in enabling passengers and their carers to find suitable solutions to their needs.
You will work either in Derby or at one of our outreach services - currently in Stoke and Newark. You must hold a valid driver's licence as driving to these venues (approximately 3-4 times a month) is essential as part of the post holder's responsibilities.
You will be assessing on assessment drives in-car (rear seat) with the driving instructor, and you will make recommendations not only on fitness to drive but also, when appropriate, on adaptations.
You will also need excellent communication, decision-making, report writing skills, interpersonal skills, flexibility, and prioritisation skills for managing your own case load whilst considering the needs of the team and the service.
Main duties of the job
* To deliver, in conjunction with colleagues and clients/carers, an individualised & holistic assessment of a client's driving ability in relation to medical fitness to drive. Clients may present with diverse and complex physical, cognitive, and social car needs.
* Using advanced OT skills undertake the clinical assessment of patients to access and load/unload wheelchairs into their vehicles.
* To undertake all aspects of clinical duties at Derby Drivability as an autonomous practitioner.
* To carry out advanced OT assessments of patients with diverse and complex medical presentations, for example learning disabilities, dementia, amputation, cognition, psychological and social needs.
* Use your specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning skills when assessing the suitability of a client's driving ability.
Closing date of applications: 3 November 2024
Interview date: 15 November 2024
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people, and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
* Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Communication
Essential
* Evidence that has worked within a team environment to deliver services.
* Evidence of delivering disappointing news sympathetically.
* Evidence of being able to produce accurate clinical reports.
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of the concept of medical fitness to drive.
* Understanding of medical requirements to drive.
* Understanding of different car adaptations that may be required for safe and effective driving.
* Knowledge of legislation for driving.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a community or outpatient environment.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Derby Drivability
Kingsway Hospital
Derby
DE22 3LZ
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