Job responsibilities To effectively communicate verbally and non-verbally with patients and carers in a range of situations. This will include overcoming frequent barriers to communication experienced by patients with complex emotional, physical and psychological barriers, e.g. confusional states, expressive and receptive dysphasia, depression, hearing and visual impairment, altered state of consciousness or patients with significant perceptual and cognitive impairment To communicate effectively to provide advice regarding therapeutic management of patients to the MDT and work collaboratively with the MDT to deliver patient-centred services. This includes regular active participation in ward rounds, board rounds, multi-disciplinary meetings and discharge planning. To facilitate safe discharge at the optimum point of care, including assessing risk, ordering equipment and providing appropriate advice for patients/ carers. To ensure appropriate arrangements are made for the transfer of care, including transfer to inpatients or other care facilities To provide transfer/discharge reports on the patients management to relevant agencies To support both Therapists and other members of the MDT in developing skills to deal with complex cases, by providing specialist knowledge and practical skills through supervision, provision of and in-service training program and formal appraisal To deputise for the Area Therapy Lead as required To be an active member of the band 7 inpatient leadership team. To work in various community locations, as agreed with the line manager, as per patient needs and service requirements To submit accurate and timely statistical information on patient activity as required by the service/ Trust To participate in the collection of data, undertake literature searches and reviews etc in support of evidence based clinical audit in the relevant field of interest To contribute to interprofessional working by teaching, learning & practicing interprofessional skills & techniques as defined by an agreed competency framework or training scheme. Where appropriate to take responsibility for the application of those new skills e.g. - equipment provision, cognitive assessments and environmental assessments To maintain excellent clinical practice through the CPD process, and maintain a Professional Portfolio. This may include seeking peer and senior support from senior colleagues working in other areas of the Trust To be aware of professional issues pertaining to your specific profession. To promote the value of AHPs and act as a resource for patients, carers and fellow health professionals. Act as a Professional Leader and Role Model for AHPs and other professionals within the Division and the wider Trust, developing knowledge of ideas and work practice, promoting this through appropriate attitudes and behaviour To manage time and stress and seek support where necessary. To be professionally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own and your teams work including the management of patients care. To include taking responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of patients and others, including the care and use of equipment. In some circumstances take the lead responsibility for care provision coordination To provide proposed models of care that seek to fully integrate therapy services with other healthcare providers and thereby maximise efficiencies within revised pathways of care As an effective team leader, to provide a visible, accessible and authoritative presence within your team to ensure services continue to remain efficient and effective To provide clinical expertise at clinical governance forums including Serious incidents and identify learning points and actions Using a standardised approach but with a high degree of professional autonomy and accountability, work across Inpatients, the Integrated Intermediate Care, Voluntary and other health providers and agencies, to support a defined group of patients with complex long-term needs using evidence-based practice. Analyse complex patient situations establishing a therapeutic relationship in which they are able to utilize communication skills to assist the individual to adjust to their illness and care. To work proactively alongside the Area Leads for rehabilitation and therapies, and take an active role in redesign of pathways or services where indicated Undertake the investigations of complaints where required, participate in the risk management process, critical incident reporting, evaluation, action planning, dissemination and change in practice