To manage a caseload of client, including those with multiple diagnosis, complex needs and requiring long-term intervention, and be responsible for organising own workload in line with the agreed priorities, policies and procedures of the employing authority. To carry out appropriate assessments, undertake individual client-centred treatment programmes focusing on agreed goals and to evaluate and adapt the programmes as needs change. To facilitate the safe discharge of individuals to community living. To communicate complex, sensitive, clinical and procedural information to client and or carer. To communicate with other professionals/carers during the assessment process and in undertaking treatment programmes to ensure best clinical practice and integrated service delivery. To prepare/present appropriate professional reports as required. To attend and contribute to case conferences, ward and community care-planning meetings as required. To utilise appropriate skill mix in the delivery of the Occupational Therapy Service. To review case progress regularly, record information and carry out administrative procedures in accordance with departmental practice. To formulate a specification, following assessment, for the provision of minor medical devices assistive technology and adaptations to ensure it meets identified need. To identify long-term needs and make onward referrals to action further intervention to meet clients holistic needs. To carry out manual handling clinical risk assessments and implement subsequent actions. To actively participate in regular professional supervision in order to demonstrate and be accountable that planned interventions meet identified needs. To be accountable for own safety as a lone worker and ensure any risks identified are documented and actioned. To gain a detailed working knowledge of all policies and procedures relating to Occupational Therapy Service and demonstrate understanding of its application to clinical practice. To ensure active involvement in established service practices such as team/staff meetings, in-service training. To participate in other activities, which would benefit from the application of professional Occupational Therapy, e.g. group work, working parties as directed by Line Manager. To be responsible for own Continuous Professional Development including attending mandatory training as directed by Line Manager and other relevant courses and lectures, which would benefit the overall service to clients/carers and satisfy clinical governance requirements. To act as a resource to colleagues within the Team, Service and HSC groups in area of special interest. To give talks/lectures/demonstrations to Occupational Therapy colleagues and other disciplines. To bring to the notice of the Occupational Therapy Lead any observed shortfall in provision to clients and carers together with any suggested measures to improve further develop services. To play an integral part in service improvement at Team, Service and HSC level. To ensure own practice is informed by and adheres to professional standards and clinical guidelines in adherence with Clinical Governance requirements. To undertake the management of junior staff/unqualified staff/students as directed by Line Manager. To participate in the selection and recruitment procedures for appropriate staff within the department. To liaise with other disciplines and agencies to ensure that effective communication and reporting takes place at all times, in line with HSC procedures. To provide training programmes, including induction for staff within the service according to identified need. To participate in the practice education of Occupational Therapy students. To undertake audits to evaluate service delivery and make recommendations for service improvements to meet changing/emerging needs.