Occupational Therapist band 6 - Mobility - flexible hours inCarshalton inCarshalton PUBLISHED
FRI 3 JAN 2025
The role also encompasses driving assessments in collaboration with driving instructors, as well as maintaining accurate clinical records and reports according to the established guidelines. Additionally, the Occupational Therapist will supervise support staff and engage in ongoing professional development. The position may require work at various locations and adapting to changing responsibilities within the organisation. Candidates must also pass pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.
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 (e.g. 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).
JOB PURPOSE
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 and posture 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, including car seat solutions, wheelchairs and scooters and travel by any medium including aeroplane, bus, taxi and train.
To undertake a driving assessment with a driving assessor to assess and advise on driving safety by conducting an initial assessment,. Liaise with external agencies to assess for and arrange provision of appropriate equipment and adaptations to maximise independence.
Assist the ADI to monitor driving lessons and liaise with Pearson to enable special requirements for learner drivers to pass the theory test
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.
Supervision of assistant staff, maintain clinical records, write reports adhering to the COT guidelines and to QEF policies.
About us
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To undertake a driving assessment with 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 and posture 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.
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