Patient Safety, Patient Experience and Use of Resources Ensure all possible steps are taken to safeguard the welfare, safety and security of patients, visitors and staff in accordance with Trust policies. Meet the needs of neurological rehabilitation patients under the direction of a registered health care professional and acting within the scope of competence. In a therapeutic manner provide high standards of personal care to patients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance, diet, promote their independence and physical comfort ensuring that their privacy and dignity is maintained. Work in partnership with patients to respect their rights and choices. Recognise patient's needs and changing condition and respond and report appropriately and effectively. To ensure that rehabilitation goals, strategies and procedures are implemented and reinforced throughout the patient's journey. To work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team and to participate in the care plan process in providing key feedback regarding progression and participation. While working with the interdisciplinary team, ensure optimum cognitive, social, emotional, physical and functional recovery. To be responsible for undertaking personal development relevant to this role. To complete dynamic risk assessment of the home environment on each visit to ensure safety for patients. To interpret and adapt Trust Policy regarding Infection Control and Prevention in the community. Report adverse incidents in accordance with Trust policy. Record and report information onto patient administration systems in written and electronic format, including assisting generic admin duties to assist the team. Always promote and demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication with patients, relatives and colleagues recognising the need for tact, consideration and confidentiality. Team Working Undertake specific organisational and administrative duties as required. As part of the team, working alongside other professions contributing to the delivery of individualised care, upholding the vision of the service. Assist other clinical areas within the Trust as the clinical situation and staffing levels require. Participate in innovation and quality of healthcare by attending team or department meetings, participate in projects, including audit and quality initiatives pertinent to the role. Encourage, initiate and participate in individual and group activities appropriate to the patient's rehabilitation. Act as a link or associate link for a specific area of practice, e.g. health and safety, infection control. Assist with the supervision and support of students to enable their skills and knowledge development. Treat all patients and colleagues with respect in accordance with Trust values and Equality and Diversity Policy. Professional Education and Development Role Complete the Trust Competency Framework for HCSWs and achieve the minimum skill set (list of competencies as defined in generic competency framework). Maintaining own learning record of evidence. To also achieve the competencies required for the RA role. Develop skills relevant to role in clinical speciality as identified by ward/department leader and in accordance with Trust Policies. Recognise the need to participate in ongoing development by attending essential training for the role. Participate fully in the Appraisal and Development Review Process.