Occupational Therapist band 6 - Mobility - flexible hours

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)., 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.

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.

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

Pension (higher employer contribution)

Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts (free to employees)

Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development