Derby Drivability Clinical Lead

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to lead a clinical team in Derby. The role involves managing clinical staff, conducting driving assessments, and ensuring compliance with medical fitness standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Occupational Therapy, HCPC registration, and strong leadership skills. This permanent position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Onsite Fitness Classes

Car Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership and supervision.
• Understanding of DVLA standards for medical fitness to drive.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management for clinical staff.
• Conduct assessment drives with driving instructors.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

HCPC Registration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Derby Drivability Clinical Lead

The closing date is 14 May 2025

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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education and Training

• 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

• Demonstrates a flexible approach and willingness to motivate and encourage the team
• Motivated and keen to develop the service and staff

Experience and knowledge

• 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

• 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)

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.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust