To assist in the development of local strategies pertaining to Occupational Therapy. To follow the national Occupational Therapy standards and guidelines incorporating national and local professional strategies and clinical guidelines for the introduction of evidence based practice. To follow all clinical and professional protocols, standards and care pathways within Occupational Therapy and the service. To participate in any clinically led research using he principles of evidence based practice. To assist qualified staff in the provision of clinical supervision. To act at all times in accordance with the Health Professions Councils Professional Code of Conduct. To be professionally and legally responsible for all aspects of the post holders autonomous practice. To ensure good standard of clinical practice, maintaining effective caseload management. To plan, organise, administer and/or supervise occupational therapy goal orientated evidence based practice. To plan monitor, evaluate and modify treatment To develop and practice leadership skills. To apply an understanding of Neuropsychiatric conditions and provide appropriate training and advice. To work alongside other professions involved with the patient both statutory and non-statutory agencies.