SERVICE DELIVERY Clinical To carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes under the direct supervision of a qualified clinician. To report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes. To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need. To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients, contributing to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs. To ensure patient safety and dignity at all times, using relevant methods to manage patients with challenging behaviours. To utilise effective communication skills to ensure clinical advice and treatment programmes are delivered sensitively. To liaise with members of the multidisciplinary team following discussion with a qualified clinician. To ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical records are kept, ensuring their security and confidentiality at all times. To record and submit clinical activity data as required by the Trust in an accurate and timely manner. To be responsible for safe and competent use of equipment including the provision of support, education and training to other staff, patients and carers as required. To be responsible for the maintenance, cleaning, monitoring and loan of equipment, maintaining its security at all times and keeping accurate records as required. To be responsible for ordering and stock control of materials and equipment as required. To support administrative and housekeeping duties as required. GOVERNANCE Professional To comply with all relevant professional, Trust and departmental standards, policies, procedures and guidelines. To demonstrate appropriate skills and competencies in order to ensure safe delivery of patient assessments, interventions and programmes. To produce and maintain a personal portfolio to demonstrate on-going personal development. To participate in the Trusts appraisal system, undertaking any identified training and development relating to the post to maintain skills and competencies. To gain appropriate support from senior colleagues and participate in supervision/peer review to enhance clinical practice. To fulfil all mandatory training requirements of the Trust. To promote the safety, wellbeing and interests of patients, staff and visitors to the department. Ensure compliance with Trust policies, procedures and guidelines for self and others, by taking action/alerting senior management team if practice appears to contravene policy, or if concerned about any aspect of patient care MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP To demonstrate appropriate time management and organisation skills. To contribute ideas to enable the development and implementation of service improvements. To contribute to the delivery of service objectives and designated projects. To contribute to relevant departmental meetings. Promote a healthy, safe and secure working environment, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting any concerns. EDUCATION/LEARNING To contribute to the delivery of formal and informal training to patients and carers. To assist in the preparation of training materials and organisation of group sessions as required. To contribute to the delivery of designated induction and training programmes to meet the requirements of student placements and newly appointed staff. To contribute to health promotion activities Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including full participation in appraisal, supervision, action learning and by maintaining a professional/personal portfolio of learning.