To independently assess, plan and evaluate therapeutic programmes for patients referred for occupational therapy. Including the use of standardised and non-standardised assessments. To complete holistic assessments which include clinical, functional, social, cognitive and emotional elements, completing comprehensive geriatric assessments as appropriate. This includes gaining substantial collateral, social history from a variety of sources, understanding past medical history from patients, family, care providers and other community services involved in the patients care. To utilise assessment outcomes to provide high quality and evidence-based interventions to ensure patients needs in occupational performance are being addressed, utilising all treatment approaches within scope of practice. To undertake dynamic risk assessments to determine appropriate management, including manual handling & equipment and the effective handover/communication of this to the MDT and local health and social care organisations. Use advanced clinical reasoning skills to initiate and facilitate discharge plans in collaboration with relevant MDT members to ensure patients ongoing needs identified and addressed. Utilising positive risk management skills to facilitate timely discharges To effectively employ advance communication skills to work with patients, carers, and the MDT. Taking into consideration the needs of patients and carers who may have difficulties in understanding or Please see Job description for more information on main responsibilites