Derby Drivability Clinical Lead - NHS
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.
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As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds. All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
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To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment.The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;Job overview
We have an opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Occupational Therapist to join and our expert and friendly team of OTs, Driving Instructors and Administration staff on a permanent basis. You will be expected to provide professional line management responsibility for the clinical team and work alongside the Centre Manager in supporting the operational management of the service.You will also be expected to spend a proportion of your time carrying out 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.
The Centre is accredited by Driving Mobility and funded principally by the Department for 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 in Derby but will be expected to support assessment activity 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.
Main duties of the job- Work with Driving Mobility to ensure that working practises are aligned with the accreditation process.
- To take responsibility for the performance management of all clinical staff within the team.
- To work with the Centre Manager to take responsibility for dealing with informal complaint resolution and liaison with PALS
- To work with the Centre manager to ensure that Derby DrivAbility is a safe environment for both staff and clients
- To be responsible for maintaining own competence to practice, and to ensure the competency of the team.
- Identify and organise the delivery of appropriate clinical training, based on UHDB and Driving Mobility assessment standards
- To take clinical responsibility for a designated caseload of patients
- Lead, support, and provide guidance, clinical education and training to all grades of staff within the team
- To oversee the teams in-service training programmes
- To participate in the staff appraisal scheme and Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- To carry out audit and the measurement of outcomes to base clinical practice
- Support the Derby DrivAbility Centre manager with team development
Interview date: 22 May 2025
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria- Educated to degree level or equivalent as Occupational Therapist
- Registration with HCPC
- Awareness of a range of medical conditions and experience carrying out cognitive tests
- Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of personal mobility and the impact this has on a person's lifestyle
- Evidence of post graduate learning relevant to post
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria- Demonstrates a flexible approach and willingness to motivate and encourage the team
- Motivated and keen to develop the service and staff
Experience and knowledge
Essential criteria- Demonstrates experience in a leadership role with experience with supervision, appraisal and sickness management
- Experience of working as part of a multi disciplinary team in one or more of the following disciplines: elderly, dementia care, neurology, psychiatry, acute medicine, stroke care
- Understanding of clinical governance and awareness of managing risk
- Experience working with people who require driving assessment or have a physical disability/impairment
- Knowledge of DVLA and Motability processes around driving assessments
Skills and ability
Essential criteria- Demonstrates experience having difficult conversations with clients/patients
- Demonstrates experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrates experience and ability to analyse information and is able to present information both written reports and orally in a logical way
- Proficient use of IT (Microsoft Office and hospital/healthcare systems)
Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues, many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.
For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.
Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.
We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.
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