Professional/Clinical Responsibilities To be wholly accountable for own professional practice as determined by the Health Care Professions Council code of conduct. Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve own knowledge and professional competence. To continue any developmenthighlighted through the appraisal process and attend mandatory and specific training sessions. Undertake comprehensive, holistic physiotherapy assessments of patients (including those with a complex presentation) using investigative, analytical and clinical reasoning skills toform a differential diagnosis. Plan and assess programmes of care with realistic physiotherapeutic goals with the consultation of the patient, family, multidisciplinary team and other agencies. To ensure that informed consent is obtained prior to initiating all interventions and to be respectful of patient needs with regard to privacy, dignity and courtesy. Provide information and education to enable patients to make choices regarding a healthier lifestyle, as appropriate.Where there are barriers to understanding, such as hearing impairments, mental capacity impairments and other difficulties in comprehension, consider alternative methods to facilitateunderstanding, consent and concordance. Promote effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with GPs, Social Services and other outside agencies, including Voluntary services and to work collaboratively withthese services. Recommend innovative changes in clinical practice to enhance patient care. Demonstrate an understanding of Assistive Technology and make referrals for this as required. To participate in multi-disciplinary meetings/multi-agency meetings eg Gold Standard Framework meetings; as well as attending and contributing to team meetings. To participate in audit processes and to action outcomes. Be responsible for ensuring workload for self and others is planned and prioritised according to service needs and targets, and to participate in the central triage roster and allocation of patients. Inform Line Manager/Clinical Lead of circumstances which may affect safe and competent practice. Management and Leadership To provide clinical supervision to other team members and participate in meetings for own clinical supervision as per Trust policy Comment on draft policies. To assist with the induction of new staff and students and act as Clinical Educator where appropriate. Act as a role model giving guidance and support to other staff and students. Support all team members within the team, respecting them, their roles and contributions. To be responsible for the safe use of equipment and supplies. To make own travel arrangements to patients home, base, meetings and training as required. Ensure effective and efficient use of all team/ward resources. Provide leadership to all members of the team, promoting effective team work. Be aware of the budget and ensure all efforts are made to work within this. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment via the electronic ordering systems used within the teams. Be accountable for work delegated to others. Participate in problem solving related to work organisation. Maintain a positive approach to achievement within the team. Undertake personal development plans for more junior members of staff. Ensure absence reporting is undertaken as determined by Line Manager and Trust Policy. Information Management Ensure clinical records are kept confidential as per Trust policy and that computer security is followed. Ensure Information Governance training is updated annually. Ensure all information is shared on need to know basis only and report any breaches appropriately to Line Manager. Ensure that all patient care is documented accurately, legibly and that information systems are maintained in a timely manner. Education and Professional Development Ensure all Mandatory Training is up to date. Maintain own continuous professional development. Remain accountable for own professional actions in line with professional bodies guidelines. Provide mentorship for students undertaking pre/post registration courses. Mentor existing staff and provide training in specialist area, as appropriate. Demonstrate own duties to students, new staff and/or less experienced staff as required. Participate in personal development review process. Risk and Governance Management Be required to undertake risk assessments and act upon them appropriately. Report all incidents and risks in line with Trust policies.