Occupational Therapist - Mobility Services

Your World is currently looking to place a Band 6 OT with UK experience into a permanent role in Leatherhead.

Based in a fantastic Charity in Leatherhead, this position is ideal for an OT who needs a new challenge and wants to take their career to the next step. 

The post holder will carry out assessments for people with disabilities who wish to learn to drive a car, or continue to drive after acquiring an illness, injury or disability or wish to travel in a vehicle as a passenger; assessment of relevant equipment including simple small devices to hi-tech solutions; assessment and advice for vehicle transfers to enable drivers and passengers to be able to access and egress a car; knowledge and understanding of general seating solutions; relevant equipment loading options; and subsequent driving safety.

This includes working with Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) to assess learner driver’s ability to meet driving test standards; working with driving assessors to review driving ability for current driving licence holders with neurological conditions, age related changes, learning difficulty and mental health issues.

Are you the right OT?

The ideal candidate for this role will have plenty of experience in UK Occupational Therapy positions and the desire to progress their career even further. You must possess a confident but friendly nature, plus the ability to work with patients from a range of age groups and backgrounds. As your patients will have different requirements, you must be willing to adapt your methods to match their specific needs. You must be highly organised and motivated to achieve the best outcome for your patients.

Requirements

• Full OT qualifications

• HCPC registration

• UK Occupational Therapy experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication

About Your World

As the leading supplier of Occupational Therapists in the UK, Your World Healthcare has hundreds of OT jobs in multiple locations around the country. Our dedicated OT specialists source only the most reliable Occupational Therapy roles for numerous NHS Trusts and private UK healthcare organisations. Last year, we supplied our candidates with over 5 million hours of work!

Sound like the perfect position for you? Click Apply Now or contact me on 02037515825. Alternatively, email Alfie at [email protected] to find out more about our Occupational Therapy jobs on offer in the UK.