University Hospitals of Derby and Burton
NHS Foundation Trust
Derby DrivAbility
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
Tel: 01332 371929
Email: dhft.driving@nhs.net
ADI / Driving Assessor Derby DrivAbility
Job ref: 320-CDCS-0015
Band 5 24 hours per week: Salary: £23,023 – £29,608 pro rata
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Approved Driving Instructor Grade B or above to work with our specialist team of Occupational Therapists and ADls in our new Assessment Centre.
Our prime role is to assess drivers with medical issues, in some cases this will include considering the suitability and potential to use adapted equipment eg hand controls. The service does offer specific short courses of tuition with certain control systems and this would ultimately be within your remit.
We make recommendations on a person’s driving ability and/ or the suitability of special controls. You will need excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
As well as conducting the practical assessment writing concise, informative reports and using computer (Microsoft) systems are integral to the role. You will need an excellent ability to proof read reports and have a good level of general education and GCSE English language grade C or equivalent.
Hours 24 over 3 x 8 hour days – Monday to Friday – one of which must be a Friday.
Closing Date: 12 September 2018
Interview Date: 26 September 2018
For full Job advert, description and person specification please go to: http:// jobs.derbyhospitals.nhs.uk (find it under Allied Health Professionals tab) .
Further details / informal visits contact Derby DrivAbility: Tel: 01332 371929
Chairman: John Rivers CBE DL
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