Communication - To use a range of verbal and non-verbal tools to communicate effectively with patients duringassessment and treatment to engage them with rehabilitation plans. This may include patients, family and other agencies. This includes using teaching skills to enable education. Analytical and Judgement Skills - To assess the patients level of functional independence and make decisions on appropriate action such as making changes to the goal and care plan or onward referral to registered clinicians within the team. This includesdealing appropriately with unforeseen clinical and practical difficulties and use problem solving skills toresolve issues as quickly as is practical and communicate and escalate any issues to relevant qualifiedstaff. Planning and Organisational Skills - Plan and organise rehabilitation and care plans for individual patients, taking into account their individual preferences and wishes and using a strength-based approach. In addition, to exercise good personal time management, punctuality reliability and a consistently reliableattendance record. Responsibility for Patient/Client Care, Treatment and Therapy - To manage a community caseload of patients requiring a rehabilitation following stroke or other neurological diagnosis, as part of the Early Supported Discharge model. This includes carrying out Welcome Home, Half Way ad Discharge visits with non-complex patients, to modify and update their goal and care plans and determine their needs of the service. All of the above is to be completed under the guidance/supervision of a qualified therapist andif identified patients have more complex needs they should be handed over to a qualifiedTherapist to continue their assessment/treatment/discharge plans Responsibility for Policy / Service Development - To adhere to professional standards, codes of practice and policies of the Trust, and to assist with compliance for departmental operating procedures. Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources - To undertake any non-clinical/clerical duties as necessary. This may include maintain stock levels, filing,dealing with telephone calls, and booking appointments. Responsibility for Human Resources, e.g. Supervision, Training, HR Advice and Management -To be responsible for day to day supervision of the therapy assistants within the service withthe support of the registered clinicians. Responsibility for Information Resources and Administrative Duties -To be responsible for maintenance of concise and accurate written documentation consistentwith legal and organisational requirements. Responsibility for Research and Development -Undertakes surveys or audits as necessary and requested by the clinical lead. Mental, Physical, and Emotional Effort -Ability to carry out therapeutic and manual handling activities (involving patients and/or equipment)Ability to deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxiety caused byneurological changes, pain, dementia or limited ability with occasional exposure to distressing oremotional circumstances. Other Specific Tasks - To have full driving licence and business insurance. Ability to drive within local geographical region and have access to a car for business use as cross-site working will be required.