To be part of the Occupational Therapy team serving acute stroke specialty. To carry a clinical caseload: working to national and local guidelines and Service priorities with those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties. To support the team leader and clinical specialist and operational functions of the team and supervise and team members. To promote independence and facilitate optimum function, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients. To increase and consolidate existing clinical knowledge and skills in respiratory assessment and treatment as a physiotherapist.