Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago


Derby, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

To work in conjunction with all Derby Drivability staff to provide a high quality driver, passenger assessment and advise service whilst being an integral member of the team. You will give specialist, independent telephone or email advise and information. You will use your clinical skills to screen referrals, assess and with the driving evaluator, make decisions on a person's ability to learn to drive, resume or continue driving. Giving feedback on the outcome of the assessment process is a vital part of the role as is coordinating the writing and preparation of the subsequent report.

This post is based at Derby Drivability, but is likely to involve working at satellite services which could be approximately a one hour drive from base and will require flexibility with working hours.

Full time and Part time positions are available.

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 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 clients driving ability

Closing date of applications: 16 May 2024

Interview date: 30 May 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

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. 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

Knoleadge

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 legislation for driving of

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a community or outpatient environment

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