Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist (Band 6)

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 you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d 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
• Ability to explain sensitive information with empathy and professionalism
• 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

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