To adhere to and apply the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency, standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the college of podiatry code of conduct and all other relevant guidance from the HCPC, and the Trust. To be professionally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work To establish and maintain effective working relationships both within the Trust and with external organisations in order to meet service requirements and support and demonstrate the Trusts values. To assess new service user referrals and care/support needs. Assesses service users and formulates, develops, implements and evaluates programmes of treatment/care support for individuals, families and carers. To use professional knowledge and judgement to take into account the range of care/support packages and treatment options available. To consider each service users personal circumstances and preferences in order to implement and adjust programmes of care and intervention. To maintain and develop skills and knowledge to deliver a range of interventions and sets an example of good practice to other team members including skill sharing. To always maintain sensitivity to the emotional needs of the service user and their carers offering reassurance and empathy, in particular when imparting potentially distressing information. This may be in regard to the nature/prognosis of their condition and implications of the same. To work with individuals and carers who may find it difficult to engage with the service or aspects of the service resulting in uncooperative or challenging behaviour that has to be managed To use professional knowledge, skills and expertise when working in changing environments and across professional boundaries. To maintain contemporaneous and accurate records as required by the Trust and in line with professional standards (e.g. HCPC/NMC). Support identified team members giving guidance and direction where appropriate. To take responsibility for the safe use and transportation of equipment between locations. To work in non-purpose-built rooms involving the necessity to move furniture, therapy equipment etc. To ensure that the skills of identified team members are appropriately deployed, and that care is delivered by staff with the relevant education, expertise and competence. To deliver a high standard of intervention, whilst managing the demands of unplanned aspects of the role using innovative problem solving techniques. To provide advice, education and training to service users, carers and professionals regarding the management and care/support of service users. To provide professional and clinical support and leadership to identified team members. Supports in identifying training needs of staff and encouraging practitioners to develop skills critical thinking and reflective practice, excellence in practice, and specialist knowledge and research based practice. To take accountability for allocated assessments, planning and implementation of care packages/ programmes of support, within their caseload. For further details on this position please refer to the JD & PS attached.