Clinical Driving Assessor
5 months ago
Job summary
We are looking for a qualified OTs at Band 6 level although consideration will be made for appropriately qualified clinicians from other disciplines ( physiotherapist with specialism in cognitive assessment or wheelchair equipment).
JOB PURPOSE
To deliver driving assessments that objectively measure the capability to drive safely. These assessments are suitable for those returning to driving, older people at licence renewal, those requiring clarification on adaptations and driving licence codes or if there is any concern around cognitive impairment.
Main duties of the job
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a new and exciting opportunity to support the development of a newly opened outreach service based in Hampshire. We are part of a network of 19 assessment centres across the United Kingdom specialising in outdoor mobility solutions. 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.
Training will be completed at a mixture of venues our main site at Carshalton, plus established outreaches in Leatherhead and Worthing, plus the primary workplace at Southampton.
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).
About us
BENEFITS
Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work. You will gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else's life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you will never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users. In addition, you will receive:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service) Pension and Life Assurance Westfield Healthcare including Cash back scheme and shopping discounts Free on-site parking Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assess clients for a range of services, including; Driving Ability objectively measuring the capability to drive safely. Car Adaptation advising on controls, seating and posture requirements and vehicle access. Driving from a wheelchair and wheelchair accessible vehicles. Hi-tech solutions for those requiring specialised controls. Vocational assessments for taxi drivers, bus drivers and lorry drivers. Transfer and seating needs for adults or children, trial of equipment and advice on seating and posture.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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma or degree in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or Other clinical qualification Membership of NMC, HCPC or other regulatory body Membership of professional body BAOT/COT/ Driver with full driving licence Trained in MoCA, Rookwood, or other cognitive assessment toolkits
Experience
Essential
Experience in administering standardised assessments and clinical reasoning in choosing appropriate assessments Post qualification experience of working with clients with physical disability and neurological rehabilitation. Experience of assessing for and ordering/prescribing/fitting equipment and adaptations Experience with manual handing Experience in composing risk assessments Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience in working with people with complex conditions-
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