Mobility Clinician
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme.All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Job overview
Please note this vacancy is for 30 hours per week.
North East Drive Mobility (NEDM) is a growing service and we are excited to invite applications from qualified, HCPC registered, healthcare professionals who are interested in the challenge of a role in a specialist clinical service.
Assessment of medical fitness to drive and passenger assessment are dynamic and evolving fields which require a commitment to professional excellence, a proven record of continued professional development, as well as an ambition to develop your career within a specialist rehabilitative service.
Part of Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust, NEDM is jointly funded by the Integrated Care Board and the Department for Transport. NEDM is part of the national coverage of Mobility Centres accredited by Driving Mobility*.Our main centre is based at Walkergate Park Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, with outreach services located in Cumbria and Teesside.
- Driving Mobility is the UK wide network of Mobility Centres providing assessment, advice and information on all aspects of personal mobility. Driving Mobility is the umbrella organisation for all Accredited Mobility Centres. It ensures that there are common standards, promotes good practice, offers training and education, and works closely with organisations such as the Department for Transport, the DVLA, Motability, police and varied healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
You will have an ability to communicate effectively with service users, health professionals and major stakeholders including DVLA, Motability and the police, as well as having a passion for developing services in line with service user and stakeholder needs.
You will be able to apply your clinical expertise to assess practical function during on-road assessment whilst accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor, and ideally will have experience of working with a range of neurological and musculoskeletal conditions and will be able to deliver critical recommendations to service users related to their driving ability
Based at Walkergate Park Hospital in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and working flexibly between our outreach bases in Carlisle and Teesside once per week, this is an opportunity to become part of a busy, specialist clinical assessment team. You will also have the opportunity to train in powered wheelchair/mobility scooter and specialist child car seat assessments as part of your development.
An induction period is provided with ongoing workplace training to support your professional development in this specialist role. You will also be required to complete a mandatory Driving Mobility education pathway programme, which will be fully funded as part of your role.
Car driver (full licence holder) is essential to the role.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 29^th April 2025Closing date : 13th May 2025
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Degree or equivalent in either Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy
- Relevant health care professional council registration
- Academic ability to study towards Masters level
- Audit experience with an ability take a lead role
- Evidence of continuing professional development/post registration education and training
- Experience of supervision and supporting the professional development of staff
- Working knowledge of research process
- Knowledge of services offered by external agencies relating to the speciality, eg DVLA, Motability and voluntary agencies such as AgeUK
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria- A broad knowledge of disability, health conditions and impairments affecting physical, sensory, cognitive and emotional functioning.
- Working knowledge and application of IT skills in the areas of report writing, e-mail, data recording, internet research
- Knowledge of adaptations and technology to assist passengers with disabilities
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria- Highly developed communication skills, written, verbal and non-verbal, including the ability to deliver unwelcome news.
- Advanced knowledge, application and analysis of models of practice, assessment and treatment techniques and outcome measurers.
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills and critical reflection.
- Highly developed personal, organisational and planning skills
- Ability to make decisions and set priorities.
- Ability to undertake complex risk assessments
- Ability to deliver unwelcome news.
- Ability to act autonomously and flexibly within the role.
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential criteria- The ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
- Enthusiastic and motivated to develop within the speciality
Personal Characteristics/Additional Requirements
Essential criteria- Empathetic, reliable, self aware, approachable, confident and mature attitude
- Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
- Car driver with current driving license
Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.