Occupational Therapist

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

• 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
  
  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.