To work effectively as a member of the MDT assisting in delivering individual or group interventions to promote the strengths, well-being and recovery of mothers. To monitor the mothers progress, reporting on their psychological, physical, behavioural, occupational and social response to interventions. To adapt interventions ensuring that they support the mother to meet their needs, including regard for cultural and linguistic differences, adjusting own approach accordingly. To assist with or contribute to the assessment of activities of daily living, maintaining the mothers dignity and privacy, observing changes both positive and negative and reporting appropriately. To effectively establish a therapeutic relationship with mothers To contribute to and comply with individual, environmental and activity-related risk assessments and to communicate issues around risk to others involved in the mothers care. To support and undertake community access /engagement for mothers & their infant To assist with non-clinical tasks to ensure the smooth running of a service guided by an appropriate senior colleague. To attend and actively participate in relevant clinical meetings/forums. RESPONSIBILITY : Working with mothers & their baby during their in-patient stay To undertake and assist in the delivery of therapeutic interventions for mothers To ensure that the Trusts values are upheld in Occupational Therapy practice To support the implementation of the current and future Allied Health Professions (AHP) strategy To travel between locations in a timely manner To be aware of own and others' health, safety and security at all times. To contribute to the induction, training and education of students and staff. In line with Trust policy and guidelines, review and reflect on own practice and performance through regular participation in clinical supervision and appraisal. ENVIRONMENT: Supporting mothers to function to their optimal ability in their environment. This can involve working in a diverse range of settings with a range of associated demands. For example challenging behaviours and/or exposure to poor hygiene (personal/environmental). Maintaining and promoting a safe environment taking account of infection control and identifying and reporting hazards and risks in a timely manner. Accompanying, escorting and transporting mothers as required. Driving unit vehicles as per needs of the service and as individual capabilities allow. Working contracted hours as per the requirements of the service. May also be required, at times, to work at other Trust units and/or sites. Physically able to carry out all duties required of the clinical setting, including successful completion of physical interventions, training as required. Please see job description for full details. The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).