Main Responsibilities Clinical To be responsible for: Supporting and assisting registered occupational therapists both clinically and administratively in the provision of a high quality clinical service. Working with colleagues of all disciplines in the provision of a multidisciplinary intervention. Working with professional standard of the College of Occupational Therapist. Following research and evidence based practice as they are introduced to the service implementing change as requested by registered occupational therapist. Developing and maintaining their skills and knowledge as required according to the post holder’s grade and post. Also to be responsible for all clinical responsibilities in all aspects in their own practice. Observing and documenting a patient’s participation, reactions, and progress from therapy session. And they should be able to demonstrate high standard of report writing in English. Escorting and planning patients’ for out –patient appointments and ability to carry out basic nursing care (e.g emptying urinary bag, feeding) during appointments. Recognising and respect patient as an individual with the same rights, needs and emotions as everyone else. And to promote the dignity and self esteem of patients at all times. General To be responsible for: Own time-management around the demands of therapists from a number of different disciplines, by maintaining an efficient diary, whilst ensuring effective delivery of day-to-day services. Assisting the therapists with assessment and treatment of patients and, where appropriate, with patients’ continued management including implementation, supervision and progression of therapy interventions whilst under distant supervision from the therapist. Working with professional standard of the governing bodies and within the scope of the protocols of our therapy services. Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries in all interactions with patients, family and carers. Undertaking delegated therapy tasks, which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service (e.g checking equipment and organising resources). For reporting any maintenance requirements in line with our policy. Education & Training To be responsible for: Maintaining his / her own competency to practice through CPD activities, and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development. Providing training to other assistants, including assessing and ongoing evaluation of therapy assistants’ performance. Provide training to caregivers (such as HCAs), nursing staff and patients’ families e.g 24-hour postural management, transfer techniques, handling skills, ADL, IADL walking. Being an active member of the in-service training programme and attend individual training sessions, external courses and peer review as appropriate.