Occupational Therapist
Job Description
Job summary
Are you looking for work life balance and a new challenge in a non-traditional clinical setting?
Cornwall Mobility is an independent registered charity based in Truro, Exeter and Plymouth. We are looking for motivated HCPC registered Occupational Therapists to join our existing teams in Truro and Exeter. Other Allied Healthcare Professionals with a clinical background in physical, functional and cognitive assessments are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Our specialist service primarily assesses medical fitness to drive for people with a range of medical conditions and disabilities. In addition, we provide assessments, advice and guidance for suitable vehicle adaptations, vehicle access and people including children with physical or behavioural disabilities travelling as a passenger.
You will be required to have a sound working knowledge of a range of medical conditions and standardised cognitive screening tools to enable you to assess client's suitability to start, continue or return to driving. You will develop specialist knowledge and use sound clinical reasoning skills to underpin clinical decision making and produce high quality professional reports.
At times you may be requested to work from another Cornwall Mobility location; a vehicle will be provided and travel between assessment locations is included in your normal working hours.
About us
Cornwall Mobility is a registered charity operating in Cornwall and Devon.
We provide solutions, services, support and reassurance to people of all ages in the South West who face independent living, communication and mobility challenges.
Since 1983 we have been providing high-quality services and equipment to people in the South-West. We started from modest premises in Redruth before moving into a purpose-built facility at Treliske in 1994. Since then we have developed into one of the largest mobility centres in the UK.
We work with a network of mobility centres across the country to provide the best solutions for driving assessment tuition, healthcare, and adaptations supported in our workshops. We work with health care professionals in hospital care organisations, general practice and social services.
We are a close knit group with a client centred apporoach and we focus on providing solutions to those that need our assistance.
Additional benefits include:
- Full or part time hours available
- **Our new contractual terms are 34 hours a week over 4 days for which you will receive fulltime pay**
- Training and project opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Use of company vehicles for travel to off-site locations
- Stakeholder pension scheme
- A minimum of 6.25 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays)
Job responsibilities
Overall Job:
To work in collaboration with approved driving assessors to ensure the safety of clients on the road. This will include administering driving and passenger assessments to people of all ages and abilities.
To undertake assessments for Independent Living Equipment (e.g. comfort / specialist seating, pressure care, powered mobility) as and when required.
To provide advice, training, techniques and knowledge of adaptive equipment to service users and to keep abreast of the latest technology and policies available.
To assist staff and clients in manual handling and postural advice to ensure optimal functioning and health and safety considerations.
To work with adults and children with cognitive, mental health, learning difficulties and physical disabilities.
To help develop other areas of service provision relating to driving, mobility and Cornwall Mobilitys Independent Living Service.
To promote Cornwall Mobility to outside agencies, health care professions and the general public.
Principal Duties:
Services to include direct service and/or consultation with families, medical personnel, community agencies and other as needed.
To provide professional consultancy support to all departments as required.
To promote the services of the organisation.
Provide assessments and make recommendations for appropriate equipment, modifications and compensatory techniques as appropriate.
Ensure assessments are carried out in accordance with Cornwall Mobility and Driving Mobility policies and standards.
Assist in the monitoring and future development of the service.
Responsible for advice on environmental equipment and in-service training, i.e. manual handling.
Ensure accurate and legible records of all client related interventions are maintained.
Maintain confidentiality of all reports and information concerning clients that may be known or acquired in the course of the work.
Keep accurate statistical information and document findings accordingly.
Utilise IT systems to improve efficiency of the service.
Act immediately on safety notices, hazard warning notices and any other notifications in relation to equipment used or recommended by the Centre.
Travel between locations where services are required.
To perform any other duties which may be reasonably required by the Lead Clinician.
Other:
To develop, follow and promote safe working practices and to comply at all times with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Manual Handling Operations Regulations, Cornwall Mobility and Driving Mobility Policies, Procedures and By Laws.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of customer satisfacti
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Evidence of recent practice
Desirable
- Broad Band 5 rotation experience
- Minimum of 2 years post graduate experience
Additional circumstances
Essential
- Clean driving licence
- Satisfactory references
Disposition / adjustment / attitude
Essential
- Confident professional approach.
- Eagerness to develop and exploit a wide range of new business opportunities for Cornwall Mobility.
Desirable
- Commercial awareness.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Therapy or other relevant vocational subject
- HCPC Registration
Desirable
- Manual Handling
- First Aid
- ECDL
- Clinical courses in specialist area
Practical and intellectual skills including any special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of wide range of approaches in the management of complex long term conditions.
- Evidence of continuing professional development based on best practice.
- Ability to carry out comprehensive assessments.
- Ability to work independently recognising own limitations.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Prioritisation and time management skills.
Desirable
- Evidence of audit/ organisational projects.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Knowledge and experience of partnership working.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Mobility Centre Ltd
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Nhs Trust
Mobility Centre, Tehidy House
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3LJ
