Working Practice Provide a patient needs led occupational therapy programme using a range of assessments, treatment approaches and evaluation based on best available evidence. Be actively involved in the clinical risk assessment and development of risk management plans for patients and adhere to these. Effectively manage a nominated caseload as named Occupational Therapist/key worker. Adhere to local OT Quality Standards and COT Professional Standards for Occupational Therapy. Successfully time manage and prioritise areas of responsibility. To support and guide non-registered staff and participate in the education and supervision of students. Liaise effectively and be an active member of the relevant multidisciplinary teams, providing clinical reports as necessary and actively contribute to the Care Programme Approach process. Attend and contribute to relevant meetings as required. Communicate effectively with the MDT. Be involved and assist in Clinical Governance and quality assurance activities as required. Co-work with Occupational Therapy staff and members of other professions. Keep timely, accurate and appropriate records including contemporaneous patient records in accordance with information governance framework and policies. Undertake administrative tasks as required by the service. Lead in assigned specific clinical activities as determined by the line manager. Where appropriate to work collaboratively with parents/carers. Education and Development Actively participate in relevant courses, workshops and conferences. Participate in the hospitals Performance Appraisal and Development process and contribute to that that of non-registered staff. Continually update and develop skills and utilise CPD opportunities and maintain portfolio in line with HCPC standards. Complete all essential training. Engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision. To contribute in the supervision of non-registered staff and students as appropriate. Health and Safety Ensure the maintenance of a safe environment. Contribute to the General Workplace Risk Assessment process and adhere to specific activity risk management plans. Work within Health and Safety legislation, hospital policies and procedures. Policies and Procedures Follow the College of Occupational Therapists Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Take personal responsibility for maintaining up to date knowledge and adhering to all hospital policies and procedures. Works within the hospitals Equality and Diversity framework.