Job summary
Different from a driving test,
the assessment is designed to review a persons driving and give them an honest
opinion of their skills and ability.
People choose to take an
assessment for lots of reasons:
1. They may want to investigate
how they might be able to drive using vehicle modifications because of a
physical disability or because theyve become less able following a stroke, for
example.
2. They might want to check that theyre
still able to drive safely following a recent diagnosis of a medical condition,
such as dementia.
3. They may want reassurance as
they get older, and their reactions have slowed a little.
You will form part of a
team to conduct these assessments to deem if someone is at the legal standards
for driving. These people may have been referred by a Health professional, the Police
or by themselves.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the DANW Team,
participating in client assessment and offering informed advice to clients and
carers and providing driver retraining and familiarisation
The post holder will be
responsible for:
1. The delivery of driver
assessment and production of written reports following this
2. Driver retraining and vehicle
and adaptation familiarisation lessons
Some service development and
delivery will be required:
1. To participate in the day-to-day
organisation and development of DANW
2. To participate in the
maintenance of the DANW Fleet ensuring that they are kept clean, regularly fuelled
and regular maintenance checks are carried out.
About us
Flexible working will be considered for all roles.
Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.
At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our
NHS services in your local community.
They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and
promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.
After all, values are about people and they were
created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important
to them
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and
promote independence in the healthcare we provide..
E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.
O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships
based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.
P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right
skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.
L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and
show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.
E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide
sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To undertake, in conjunction with clinical colleagues, driving assessments, providing informed advice and recommendations relating to the impact of a clients medical condition or disability on their driving ability. This will include advice, as part of the team, on current driving ability, possible vehicle adaptations and, in some cases, driver cessation. The post holder will also provide specialist driving tuition as required, to Mobility Centre clients.
Primarily the post holder will be responsible for:
- The delivery of driver assessment and production of written reports following assessments.
- Driver retraining and vehicle and adaptation familiarisation lessons.
- Supporting/ leading all other types of assessments.
- Conducting talks on what the service does and help to increase referrals to potential refers.
Maintaining the Fleet of vehicles to ensure they are road legal and safe for anyone to use
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To undertake, in conjunction with clinical colleagues, driving assessments, providing informed advice and recommendations relating to the impact of a clients medical condition or disability on their driving ability. This will include advice, as part of the team, on current driving ability, possible vehicle adaptations and, in some cases, driver cessation. The post holder will also provide specialist driving tuition as required, to Mobility Centre clients.
Primarily the post holder will be responsible for:
- The delivery of driver assessment and production of written reports following assessments.
- Driver retraining and vehicle and adaptation familiarisation lessons.
- Supporting/ leading all other types of assessments.
- Conducting talks on what the service does and help to increase referrals to potential refers.
Maintaining the Fleet of vehicles to ensure they are road legal and safe for anyone to use
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent level of study
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Grade B (old Grade 4)
- The requirement, at an agreed time when in post, to undertake the Driving Mobility Academic qualification, leading to Professional Certificate in Driving & Outdoor Mobility
- Academic ability to study at Undergraduate level to be able to undertake about training
Desirable
- Driving Instruction for people with special needs DVSA Approved Driving Instructor Grade A (old Grades 5/6)
Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship in your application form.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of normal driver behaviour in order to identify driver performance
- Knowledge of DVLA licence requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of the physical and cognitive effects of disability and the impact upon safe driving
- Knowledge of technical issues related to vehicles / vehicle adaptations.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate with clients, carers, other professionals and organisations.
- Ability to work as a member of a team. The ability to support, teach and instruct new members of the Mobility Centre team, specifically as part of their induction.
- Ability to prepare written reports to a high standard in relation to client assessment and recommendations.
- Organisational ability in order to prioritise workload.
- IT Skills, eg using computer for report writing, e mail, client data recording, internet search Ability to deliver, in conjunction with team colleagues, unwelcome news.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- A good team player with the ability to be self-directed in all areas of the post.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable), please state this on your application form.
Other
Essential
- Are you a registered approved driving instructor?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent level of study
- DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Grade B (old Grade 4)
- The requirement, at an agreed time when in post, to undertake the Driving Mobility Academic qualification, leading to Professional Certificate in Driving & Outdoor Mobility
- Academic ability to study at Undergraduate level to be able to undertake about training
Desirable
- Driving Instruction for people with special needs DVSA Approved Driving Instructor Grade A (old Grades 5/6)
Relations
Essential
- If you are related to a director or have a relationship with a director or employee of an appointing organisation, please state the relationship in your application form.
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of normal driver behaviour in order to identify driver performance
- Knowledge of DVLA licence requirements
Desirable
- Knowledge and awareness of the physical and cognitive effects of disability and the impact upon safe driving
- Knowledge of technical issues related to vehicles / vehicle adaptations.
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills in order to effectively communicate with clients, carers, other professionals and organisations.
- Ability to work as a member of a team. The ability to support, teach and instruct new members of the Mobility Centre team, specifically as part of their induction.
- Ability to prepare written reports to a high standard in relation to client assessment and recommendations.
- Organisational ability in order to prioritise workload.
- IT Skills, eg using computer for report writing, e mail, client data recording, internet search Ability to deliver, in conjunction with team colleagues, unwelcome news.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- The ability to travel independently across the Trust
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
- A good team player with the ability to be self-directed in all areas of the post.
Sponsorship
Essential
- Do you have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship (share-codes will be checked if applicable), please state this on your application form.
Other
Essential
- Are you a registered approved driving instructor?
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
