Job Description

Post: / ASSESSMENT TEAM THERAPIST
Grade:
Base: / Cornwall Mobility Truro and/or Exeter - flexible
Hours of Work: / Negotiable
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 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 clients with cognitive, mental health, learning difficulties and physical disabilities.
  • To develop other areas of service provision relating to driving, mobility and Cornwall Mobility’s Independent Living Service.
  • To promote Cornwall Mobility to outside agencies, health care professions and the general public.

Accountable To: / OT Services Manager
Principal Relationships: / Head of Driving Mobility Department
Heads of Department
Liaise with other staff as required.
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 Centres Services.

  • 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.

Principal Duties:
  • Responsible for advice on environmental equipment and in-service training, i.e. manual handling.

  • Advise the Management Team of equipment, training and staffing needs for the service.

  • Responsible for documenting planning and equipment advice activities and preparing reports.

  • 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 OT Services Manager.

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 Bye Laws.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction.
The above job description may be subject to a periodic review.
Probationary Period: / The first three months in post will be regarded as a probationary period during which time the postholder’s suitability for the position will be assessed.

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