PLANNING AND ORGANISING: Plan and organise work according to identified need and in line with Team Manager Direction. To work as a member of the integrated multiple professional teams, participating constructively and attending clinical/departmental and team meetings and contributing positively to overall service development. To develop and maintain joint working arrangements with colleagues in learning disability residential, respite, day services, social care, primary care, the acute sector and the voluntary sector facilitating the coordination and comprehensive delivery of services. Meet with the Team Manager for caseload and managerial supervision to review caseload outcomes, performance and professional development. To be involved in the selection and recruitment of staff in conjunction with senior staff as appropriate. To participate in the induction of new staff. To provide statistical returns as required by the Trust and Team Manager. PARTNERSHIP WORKING: Work in partnership to promote and adopt a multi-agency approach to health care. Ensure the appropriate utilisation of available resources and services within the community setting, identifying any inadequacies and taking appropriate action to enhance the quality of care available within their client group. RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND AUDIT: Participate in audit projects and benchmarking relevant to the profession and/or service area, disseminating findings at local and national level. Maintain awareness of current development in LD Occupational Therapy practise by attending lectures, seminars as identified with Team Manager. Contribute to the development of clinical effectiveness and evidence based practice as they relate to people with Learning Disability. When required provide support to staff within the CLDT to develop their own personal and professional practice using the agreed PDR system. To facilitate and maintain the agreed clinical learning environment, implement a mentor system for all students and to be actively involved in the teaching of all staff. Contribute to personal, professional and service development by informing other services about the role of the Community Occupational Therapist and the CLDT. Actively seek and act upon feedback from service user, carers and others to inform service improvements. Specialist/technical requirements Competence in using community resources effectively Demonstrate personal qualities and skills which involve taking the lead in teaching and delivering presentations to various individuals and groups across a number of settings. Report writing Work in line with the vision for the future of Learning Disability Services