OT Clinical Assessor

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join our expert and friendly team of OTs, Driving Instructors and Administration staff on a permanent basis. The Centre is accredited by Driving Mobility and funded principally by the Department for 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 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 car ( rear seat) with the driving instructor and you will make recommendations not only on fitness to drive but also, when appropriate, on adaptations.

Main duties of the job

We require you to have a robust working knowledge of a range of medical conditions and experience of cognitive testing. You will be expected to observe the majority of in car assessment drives and use your clinical and assessment skills to make recommendations not only on fitness to drive but also, as appropriate, on suitable adaptations.You will 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. It is expected that you will have compassion, empathy and be able to adhere to the trust's ethos and values.

Using computer systems including an electronic diary are integral to the role. Detailed reports are written after every assessment and you will need an excellent ability to proof read reports.

You will be given the necessary training to develop your knowledge and skills and you will be expected to take an active role in your own CPD which will include regular supervision. It is a requirement of our centre accreditation that all new assessment staff will complete the external training programme run by the Oxford Brooks University. This would probably take place in year 2 of the post and incorporates 3 residential study periods and assignments. All costs for this are covered by the Service.

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derby DrivAbility

Kingsway

Derby

DE22 3LZ

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Derby DrivAbility

Kingsway

Derby

DE22 3LZ

Employer's website

https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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