Occupational Therapist (Band 6)
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We have a rewarding opportunity at Herts Ability for a HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with clinical assessment, rehabilitation, safeguarding, fitness to drive assessment and report writing skills.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Senior Occupational Therapist, Community Occupational Therapist, Clinical Occupational Therapist, Neurology Occupational Therapist, Functional Assessor
SALARY: £38,682 to £46,580 pro rata + Benefits
LOCATION: Based at Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with regular travel to outreach sites including Watford and Harlow
JOB TYPE: Full-Time and Part-Time, Permanent Positions Available
WORKING HOURS: 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with experience in clinical assessment, rehabilitation, disability support and evidence-based decision making.
As an Occupational Therapist you will carry out fitness to drive assessments and passenger access assessments for clients whose medical condition, disability, injury or age may affect their ability to travel safely and independently.
Working with Approved Driving Instructors, clients, carers, healthcare professionals and external agencies, the Occupational Therapist will support safe mobility outcomes for young people aged 16 through to older adults, with passenger assessments involving clients of any age.
ABOUT US
Herts Ability is a specialist charity providing driving and mobility assessment services for people whose health, disability, injury or age may affect their ability to travel safely and independently. Accredited by Driving Mobility, the organisation works to recognised national standards and supports clients through services including driving assessments, passenger assessments, vehicle adaptations guidance and mobility advice.
Based from our main Driving Centre in Welwyn Garden City, with outreach assessment centres across the region, Herts Ability works closely with clients, families, healthcare professionals and organisations including the DVLA, NHS Trusts, Motability and the Department for Transport. The team is committed to providing safe, caring and practical support that helps people maintain confidence, independence and mobility wherever possible .
DUTIES
Your duties as the Occupational Therapist include:
Clinical Assessments: Carry out fitness to drive assessments and passenger access assessments for clients with a wide range of physical, cognitive, neurological and medical conditions
Functional Evaluation: Assess physical, sensory, cognitive, perceptual and functional abilities relevant to safe driving and travel
Client Interviews: Undertake clinical interviews and functional assessments in clinic and on-road settings
Joint Working: Work collaboratively with an Approved Driving Instructor during practical driving assessments
Clinical Reasoning: Apply advanced clinical reasoning and professional judgement to reach safe and appropriate outcomes
Clear Communication: Explain complex and sensitive information clearly to clients, carers and professionals
Recommendations: Advise on driving safety, vehicle adaptations, passenger safety and further rehabilitation where appropriate
Client Support: Work with clients from young people aged 16 through to older adults, with passenger assessments involving clients of any age
Reporting: Produce accurate, detailed and timely written reports and maintain clear clinical records
Professional Standards: Maintain HCPC registration and practise within Royal College of Occupational Therapists and HCPC standards
Service Development: Participate in supervision, training, team meetings, audits, outreach work and service improvement activities
Risk Management: Identify safeguarding or risk concerns and escalate appropriately
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Therapy
HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
Previous experience at Band 6 level or equivalent
Experience of complex clinical assessment and decision making
Strong clinical reasoning skills
Ability to produce high quality written reports
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Full UK driving licence
Willingness and ability to travel across multiple sites
Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and electronic record systems
Respectful of cultural and social diversity
DESIRABLE
Experience in neurology, rehabilitation or long-term conditions
Experience working with children and young people with additional needs
Experience in functional assessment or vocational rehabilitation
Knowledge of fitness to drive guidance or driver assessment practice
Experience contributing to service development or training
Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
BENEFITS
Employer pension contribution of 12%
HCPC registration fees paid
Private healthcare
Structured induction and training programme
Ongoing clinical and managerial supervision
Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
Company laptop
Use of a company vehicle for outreach work
No weekend or bank holiday working
Death in service cover
Employee assistance programme
Opportunities to contribute to national working groups linked to driving assessment practice
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
JOB REF: AWDO-P14752
This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Herts Ability