Job responsibilities To manage a clinical caseload To work as an integral member of the MDT, including developing skills as a Safeguarding Adults Manager or attending relevant panels. To lead on the development of evidence-based OT practice To provide OT specific assessment & interventions via groups & individual work related to: - Occupational performance - Occupational needs To work with a small, complex caseload as care co-ordinator (up to 30% of caseload). To lead on OT service development within the CMHT as guided by the Directorate Lead. This may include promotion of the profession, managing referral systems, implementing directorate agreed pathways and using outcome measures to demonstrate the effectiveness of Occupational Therapy interventions. To actively support the team leader of the CMHT in the overall development of the CMHT team and to take a lead with complex issues such as those relating to safeguarding or case management. To lead/participate in research/audit activities Contribute to and carry out risk assessment & risk management plans To oversee and provide specialist OT interventions and consultation to the MDT, looking at innovation and integrating new ways of working, within evidence-based frameworks. To work independently without direct supervision To be an OT specialist and have in-depth knowledge of specialist OT assessment & interventions for the client group. To be able to provide advanced clinical assessment and adapt practice to suit the needs of the service users, many of whom may have acute, complex and/or chronic presentations. To provide clinical support and leadership for junior staff, and OT students on fieldwork placement To contribute to the quality improvement and development of the Trust wide OT service To undertake identified generic responsibilities for an agreed percentage of time To assist with Directorate investigations and service reviews as required/delegated by Service Manager and Lead OT. To follow an agreed Job Plan To adhere to Trusts requirements for management of violence training relevant to clinical area