Clinical To ensure that individual patients are fully informed and consent to treatment. Manages delegated caseload with support from the registered practitioner. To implement treatment programmes for those patients triaged direct to the support worker while following the service protocols. To meet regularly with the relevant therapist to discuss treatment goals, progress and potential discharge. Communicate outcomes of treatment intervention to the referrer and GP via a discharge report following consultation with the registered practitioner. To assist therapists in setting up/arranging assessments and treatment sessions, this may include both standardised and non-standardised assessments, treatment in the department or at home visit. As part of treatment intervention you are required to liaise with family/carers, departments and organisations following consultation with the registered practitioner. Carry out observations and treatments, following the guidance given by the therapists, whilst maintaining the persons privacy and dignity. This may include teaching new techniques and/or teaching the use of equipment. Use own judgement to vary and adapt choice of activity to fit patient needs and capabilities to achieve treatment goals. Feeding back any changes to the identified registered practitioner. To assess for, demonstrate and instruct in the safe use and maintenance of rehabilitative equipment as prescribed by the therapist or yourself. Order the equipment in line with the CES policy and service guidelines. Maintain high standards of care at all times in a manner sensitive to the individual patient needs acknowledging and respecting their rights, individual values, cultural and religious diversity at all times. Contribute to the evaluation process through knowledge of simple evaluation measures and tools in clinical area. Participate in the management of a waiting list of referrals. Manage your own diary of appointments. To work jointly with other health and social care colleagues. Communication To record and report regularly on patient progress and treatment methods to the MDT or registered practitioner in accordance with the policies and procedures of the team. To use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication methods with patients who may have difficulty understanding or communicating and who may be low in mood and lack of insight. To receive sensitive patient/carer information and communicate this information to supervising therapist and relevant members of the MDT. Maintain confidentiality and security of patient records in line with the Trust policy and procedure. To communicate effectively by phone, fax and electronically with a wide variety of departments/organisations both internally and externally to the Trust. To be responsible for record keeping in line with the Trust, Professional policies and procedures. Departmental and Administrative To carry out/assist with team and department administrative duties. To undertake as directed collection of statistical data as required. To undertake other duties that might be considered appropriate by the supervising therapist/unit manager in consultation with the post holder. Professional To attend and take part in regular in-service and mandatory training in order to maintain and develop current knowledge and skills through ongoing CPD. To undertake clinical supervision and appraisal in line with Trusts Clinical Supervision policy. Undertaker regular line management supervision with your line manager as per Trust policy. To be aware of and follow the health and safety work act, adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures, national and local guidelines and legislation. To contribute in the Trust Directorates and professional Clinical Governance arrangements and quality agenda. To regularly attend professional and team meetings as required and on occasions represent the service at other meetings. Assist in the induction of new assistant staff and volunteers. To work within professional guidelines applicable to the clinical role being undertaken. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance. To work within the limits of own competency and responsibility and refer issues beyond these to the relevant people. Hazards Clinical contact with patients both on the ward and in their own homes. Manual handling of patients Contact with bodily fluids/blood Food handling Use of VDU Driving of Trust vehicles