Occupational Therapist band 6

6 months ago

Carshalton, United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People Full time

Job summary

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are part of a network of only 15 assessment centres in England specialising in outdoor mobility solutions and this will be a great opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge and skills and advance their career, as we offer full training.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to support the development of a new outreach service based in Hampshire. You will work alongside multi-disciplinary teams in client centred environments to apply your skills and knowledge to assess individual driver safety for full licence holders and identify learning potential for provisional licence holders. You will also advise on transfer solutions for accessing/egressing vehicles including wheelchair accessible vehicles.

We are looking for a qualified OT band 5 or Band 6 level or appropriately qualified clinicians from other disciplines ( physiotherapist with specialism in cognitive assessment or wheelchair equipment).

All training will be completed at Carshalton, Leatherhead or Worthing.

This role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced with children and adults barred list check by the DBS (at the cost of QEF if you are not already a member of The Update Service).

Main duties of the job

JOB PURPOSE

To conduct a practical trial of product suitability forthe clients medical, physical and lifestyle needs, to recommend the mostsuitable electric powered wheelchair or mobility scooter and advise on vehiclestowage options and transport requirements including hi-tech solutions andwheelchair accessible vehicles.

To undertake car transfer, equipment loading, seating andposture assessments, to advise clients of more suitable options and resolvemanual handling concerns. A basicunderstanding of posture management is required to assess seating requirementsto improve pressure care and comfort, including car seat solutions,wheelchairs and scooters and travel by any medium including aeroplane, bus,taxi and train.

To undertake a driving assessmentwith a drivingassessor to assess and advise on driving safety by conducting an initialassessment,. Liaise with external agencies to assess for and arrangeprovision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence.

Assist the ADI to monitor driving lessons and liaise with Pearson to enable special requirements forlearner drivers to pass the theory test

Assist in the preparation and delivery of internal/externaltraining courses for professionals and others and participate in the deliveryof in-service training for staff.

Supervision of assistant staff, maintainclinical records, write reports adhering to the COT guidelines and toQEF policies.

About us

BEING PART OF QEF MEANS

Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities. Promoting QEFs Equal Opportunities policy. Being an active team player. Being an ambassador of QEFs Values and Behaviours.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER

QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage

BENEFITS

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Pension (higher employer contribution)

Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts (free to employees)

Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development

Job description

Job responsibilities

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

To undertake a driving assessmentwith a driving assessor to assess and advise on driving safety by conducting an initial assessment and pre-drive physical, cognitive, and visual screening tests. To conduct a practical trial of product suitability for the clients medical, physical and lifestyle needs, to recommend the most suitable electric powered wheelchair or mobility scooter and advise on vehicle stowage options and transport requirements including hi-tech solutions and wheelchair accessible vehicles. To undertake car transfer, equipment loading, seating andposture assessments, to advise clients of more suitable options and resolve manual handling concerns. A basic understanding of posture management is required to assess seating requirements to improve pressure care and comfort. This may include car seat solutions, wheelchairs and scooters and travel by any medium including aeroplane, bus, taxi and train. Liaise with external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence. Assist the driving school Instructors to monitor driving lessons and set goals for learner drivers Liaise with Pearson to enable special requirements for learner drivers to pass the theory test

o Assist in the preparation and delivery of internal/external training courses for professionals and others and participate in the delivery of in-service training for staff.

o Supervision of assistant staff and/or education and supervision of students on clinical placement as agreed.

o Maintain clinical records and write reports to a professional standard efficiently and effectively adhering to the COT guidelines for documentation and adhering to QEF and Driving Mobility documentation policy and standards.

OTHER DUTIES

You are expected to perform various tasks as necessitated by your changing role within QEF and the charitys overall business objectives as reasonably requested by your designated manager or the CEO. You must read and ensure you understand the current versions of QEFs policies and procedures and undertake to act in accordance with them at all times. You may be required to work at other locations in accordance with the responsibilities and duties of your role.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and may be subject to change.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

EXPERIENCE Post qualification experience of working with physical disability and neurological rehabilitation Experience of assessing for and ordering/prescribing/fitting equipment and adaptations Experience in administering standardised assessments and clinical reasoning in choosing appropriate assessments including home visits Experience with manual handing Experience in composing risk assessments Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience in developing standards and application of national guidelines to clinical practice

Desirable

Experience in working with complex physical conditions Experience in complex manual handling procedures Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Essential

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy Membership of Health Professionals council Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/continual professional development Membership of BAOT/COT Driver with full driving licence

Desirable

Masters module/ qualification Trained in MoCA & Rookwood

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